Originally Posted by
Lafpeaches
I want to make a string pieced quilt like Bonnie Hunter however I don't keep phone books and there are none in my husband's office. He asked why I could't use old paper patterns that I could find at the thrift store. Has anyone tried this?
I went to the local newspaper office and asked for an end roll of newsprint paper. This is what's left on a roll when they have to change the paper out on the printing machines. There is quite a lot of paper left on the roll, but not enough for the printing. But its plenty for my needs. I just cut whatever size I need. It's lightweight for string piecing and comes off easily.
I'm told that the end rolls are usually sold for about 25 cents each, but when I told the clerk that I was going to use the paper to make quilts, she said, "Well then, no charge." and gave me six rolls!