I am so glad I read this post as I started paper piecing a few months ago and did not think about folding and stitching close to the line and had not seen how to do this any place. I use a .8 stitch and have not had a bunching problem - just an "operator" problem not cutting big enough pieces, although lately, I have learned my lesson. Stitching next to the paper line sounds like a great idea and I am going to try it soon. Thanks for the info.