Help!!! Blank Newsprint Paper by the ream

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06-10-2012, 06:04 AM

#31

jaciqltznok

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Originally Posted by Honchey

Somewhere on this board is a member that purchases blank newspaper print by the ream for paper piecing. I would like to know the supplier for this paper...If you know...please post it. Thanks, Honchey

I do...I get it from office depot and it is
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/341669/Pacon-35percent-Recycled-Plain-Newsprint-8/

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06-10-2012, 06:15 AM

#32

jaciqltznok

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Originally Posted by QuiltE

Honchey ... I've seen Office Depot mentioned several times ... can you not get it at Staples? we can here! Though I continue to use regular printer paper for the PPing, and have had no problems

not at my staples..I have to order it online from Office depot!

06-10-2012, 06:45 AM

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mmb195152

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What is the benefit of vellum vs. newsprint? What should I look for if I look for vellum for paper piecing? thank you.

06-10-2012, 06:48 AM

#34

newbee3

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I just cut the paper to fit it works okay.

06-10-2012, 07:54 AM

#35

MaggieLou

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check out uline.com they have newsprint for packing in several sizes and on rolls.

06-10-2012, 08:05 AM

#36

rrhaigh

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It is also super for cleaning windows. Doesn't streak and cleans exceptionally well. A professional window washer told me to use blank newsprint, but newspaper works also. Glad to know it is good for paper piecing as well!!! I get it from storage unit busnesses.

06-10-2012, 08:32 AM

#37

Peckish

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mmb195152

What is the benefit of vellum vs. newsprint? What should I look for if I look for vellum for paper piecing? thank you.

Vellum is somewhat transparent. This works for me because I don't stitch through the paper, I fold on the stitching line (which I can now see, since the paper is transparent) and stitch right next to it. Saves me from all that tedious tearing. Saves wear on the needle, too.

I simply purchase the vellum sold in my local Office Depot. I know other quilters use a certain weight/thickness, but I'm not sure what that number is.

06-10-2012, 09:53 AM

#38

paintbug

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Honchey

I just keep a watch behind the Newspaper building and they throw out huge reams of paper. I guess after they get so low they throw them out, but there is so much still on the roll

06-10-2012, 10:33 AM

#39

KathyPhillips

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newspaper ream

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Originally Posted by Honchey

Try your local newspaper. They will often sell you some.

06-10-2012, 11:39 AM

#40

Material Witness

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End rolls are probably cheaper, but I have bought kid's tracing paper at a store we have called Fred's. It's 8 1/2" wide, but I had to put the end through my paper cutter to make it 11". It's great for paper piecing, tears easily. And if it is a little longer or shorter than 11", it still works in the printer with no problem. It was a buck per tablet.