Learned to freezer paper foundation piece tonight!

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10-05-2011, 04:47 AM

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pscott392

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Have downloaded the tutorial. Will definitely have to try this technique. Thanks for posting it.

10-05-2011, 05:28 AM

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Thank you for sharing this site!

10-05-2011, 05:45 AM

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I have a friend that has completed a full size quilt using this method. She said that she will Never go back to the regular method. I have to try this the next time I do a PP project. For me the worse part of PP is taking the paper off when the block is finished. Takes longer than the sewing does...

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10-05-2011, 06:13 AM

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Murphy1

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I had a book explain it, but really understood after taking a class. As you said, once you have done a few folds, you understand the concept. I like it to because you are just folding back the ironed on paper and sewing on the edge. I sure does make it easier than through the paper and then tearing it off.

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Originally Posted by Kristin in ME

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Originally Posted by Painiacs

Never used freezer paper. U dont take paper off!? I used putter paper.

Yes, you just peel it off after you've finished sewing. You don't sew through the paper at all so it's not attached other than "sticking".

When I first saw this tutorial, I thought it looked complicated and wasn't going to try it. But then I had an idea for a block I wanted to make so decided to give it a try. I'm such a hands-on learner- I just followed the directions one step at a time and before I was halfway through the block I didn't need the directions any more! It really was very simple.

10-05-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by yayaquilts

Does freezer paper dissolve when you wash it? I might have to try it with paper piecing!

NO, you don't sew through the freezer paper. You fold it back and stitch right next to it. It is a wonderful method and you can reuse pattern pieces about 6 times before they quit "sticking" to the fabric with ironing.