Oh Yes, the 1/4" add a Quarter ruler is to me a staple as far as pping goes.. I feel the 1/8" is too small a seam allowance for all the seams in these blocks..the seams flatten out better when there is more fabric to press. once the paper is removed and the seams are pressed they will lay nice & flat.. the 1/8" seam will tend to stand up at the intersections.
I've never used parchment paper..I know Dollar Tree sells it on a roll..Can parchment paper be pressed to lay flat? I would have to cut it up....Is it sold as sheets anywhere?? Hmmmm. I really don't have any problem with the doodle pad paper.. by the way, I love to pick the paper out..
Ooooooh, that star is beautiful You'll have no problem with any paper you use