kluedesigns

the method is well known in the States many people on this forum use Dryer Machine Static Sheets after they been used in the dryer.

the only time i find this method is an issue is with small blocks that have tiny pieces - Dear Jane blocks for example.

these blocks just don't do well with the added bulk.

like all methods - they have their best use and worst use situations.

Teacher

What a great idea! I hadnt thought of those, but I surely have lots of those! I have only used this method of cushions so it may be too heavy for a quilt. I have one planned so when I get it finished some time next century Ill let you know how it worked out!

polly13

Your block is beautiful. I have only done a little paper piecing, but it is addictive. Everyone tells me the more I do, the easier it is. Thanks, everybody, for all of the hints. You have given me the incentive to try another soon. Don't stop now.

mar32428

You do need to shorten your stitches to about 15 to the inch. Sew past the stitching line about 1/8'. Your cross stitching is supposed to lock the previous ones. I had this problem too at first till I shortened my stitches. It's harder if you have to unstitch tho.

If your stitches are pulling out when you remove the paper, try running a pin down the seam first. Then gently pull the piece on the diagonal.

I use the cheapest paper I can buy for my copier and it works fine.

marta

I learned a lot from the question about paper piecing. I didn't know about folding on the stitching line, using the cotton swab dipped in water, ect, then remove the paper. Great idea!
I use the copy paper also; cheap and comes off easily.
Also I wasn't familiar with Quilt Pro, but am going to go to that site.
It would really be best if I just finished what I have started, but guess quilters are always looking for something different!!
Marta.

JacquƩ

I use sandwich wrap paper, a smaller stitch and when ready to tear out the paper, just run the back of your seam ripper along the stitch line and it comes out easily......
jacqué from Big Bear

littlehud

I haven't tried PP yet. Hope to soon.

vivoaks

When I PP, I use a 1.5 stitch length. I use Carol Doak's paper for PPing, and it works great. It's sort of like newsprint, cut to fit your printer. If you can find a source for cheap newsprint that will fit in your printer, that would be my choice. I never have a problem with stitches unraveling when I tear off the paper.
The suggestion for the vellum was the cheapest I've seen it anywhere...that's actually cheaper than you can buy Carol Doak's paper at retail.
LOVE your heart block! It's gorgeous. Have fun paper-piecing...you're now officially addicted! :-)

Deecee

Third go.

I will improve the more I do as it feels easier each time.

Thanks everyone for all your tips from all of us who learnt something new.

Both the heart and the star are 3" blocks.

Sparky

When you start doing small irregular shapes you might want to print them onto freezer paper. I do this, then cut them apart, iron to the fabric and cut out adding the 1/4 inch seam allowance. The quilt I made on my atvar was paper pieced. Those shapes were more regular so I was able to measure them, add seam allowance and cut rectangles before stitching.