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#11
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I use notebook paper that I buy cheap when the school stuff gets marked down, also any type of printer paper works, they mark the seasonal ones of those down after the holidays too....I imagine any kind will work.
#12
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!
#13
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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!
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!
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#15
you can use old newspaper too. Just with anything printed on, make sure it's a few months old so the ink doesn't transfer to your fabric when you press.
I'm using old copy paper right now but I don't like taking it off much, it is pretty thick compared to tissue or phone/news/catalog paper.
Use some of your old magazines...
I'm using old copy paper right now but I don't like taking it off much, it is pretty thick compared to tissue or phone/news/catalog paper.
Use some of your old magazines...
#16
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Location: Nebraska, USA
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I don't use paper. Instead I use old fabric.....curtains, sheets, clothes, poly/cotton fabric that is thin. I have a box full of cut 11'' x 11'' squares to use for string piecing. I like this better than paper because I can leave it on the block.
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