That string quilt reminds me of something I saw on one of the quilting TV shows eons ago. It was quilting that was done a very long time ago. They used newspapers as the foundation (original size of the pages) and left the newprint in the quilt for insulation. Has anyone ever seen this (or am I dreaming)? Wonder what using unused newsprint (obtained from the newpaper office: sold or given in roll ends) would do. Seems the newsprint would eventually dissolve in washing.
I use regular printer paper as stabelizer for my baptismal bibs. The large needle perforated the paper enough that it rips right out.