Originally Posted by
ShowMama
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!
This is what I did, too. Got my roll for free. There is at least an inch thick of paper still on the roll, I figure that will last me until I die! Took it to a scout meeting where the boys used it to make about 150 disposable kitty litter boxes for the Humane Society. I also cut large sections off, wad them up, stuff them in the voids of boxes I ship - worked great at Christmas time. Makes great paper for the kids to make paper crafts, draw, color, & paint on, keeps them busy during the summer. Oh, and I do use it for foundation piecing, also.
