Originally Posted by Lorettan
Thin paper? Are you talking about the newsprint paper, it's what they use for the kids doodle pads?
I use vellum if it's going through the printer, and tracing paper if I'm needle punching the design myself.
Yes, there is a cost associated with this.
It is more expensive than newsprint.
But the ease in removing it when I'm done, FOR ME, is more than worth the price.
There's also the freezer paper technique - nothing to remove.
Or the Fun-sible interfacing that's printable but you leave it attached - again, nothing to remove.
There are so many different techniques and options under the paper-piecing umbrella - once you get comfortable with the basics, start exploring the other methods.
Not all are usable on every design.
Some are specific to certain kinds of blocks.
But they're ALL great to have in your toolbox. ;-)