Paper Piecing- When do YOU remove the paper?
#31
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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IMHO The paper should never be removed until after the blocks are joined to their sashing or each other. My thoughts on this come from the fact that very often you are dealing with bias edges and I want to keep everything stable. Not to say sometimes if an edge seems stable I will tear it off just as I am getting ready to join that block just t keep the paper out of that last seam.
#34
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I take the paper off after each block or a few. I have purchased the foundation paper through MSQC and I like to use tissue paper from the gift wrapping sections in the stores. At craft stores you can buy large quantities and they usually come in 20"x20" sheets. Some range from 30-100 sheets. I also lightly score the paper and fold on the seam, It perforates the paper making it easier to tear off. My little niece comes over often and she likes to help so I save her some blocks. She'll say "I'm helping in the process, right? and I reply absolutely.
#36
Thanks everyone. It sounds like it's a personal choice. I guess I'll remove the paper before I put it together..... I'll press and trim to size. All your suggestions were great.
And I love that fold back method to paper piece. I'll have to try that on the next project. The only thing I wonder about is if you can put freezer paper in the printer. I don't think I want to hand trace all the paper piece patterns. The kimono block has 4 separate parts that get sewn together at the end. That would be 80 pieces of pattern to trace..... too much. I did hear someone say that they bought freezer paper in a regular 8 1/2 x 9" sheet size. Have any of you seen this?
And I love that fold back method to paper piece. I'll have to try that on the next project. The only thing I wonder about is if you can put freezer paper in the printer. I don't think I want to hand trace all the paper piece patterns. The kimono block has 4 separate parts that get sewn together at the end. That would be 80 pieces of pattern to trace..... too much. I did hear someone say that they bought freezer paper in a regular 8 1/2 x 9" sheet size. Have any of you seen this?
#37
Thanks everyone. It sounds like it's a personal choice. I guess I'll remove the paper before I put it together..... I'll press and trim to size. All your suggestions were great.
And I love that fold back method to paper piece. I'll have to try that on the next project. The only thing I wonder about is if you can put freezer paper in the printer. I don't think I want to hand trace all the paper piece patterns. The kimono block has 4 separate parts that get sewn together at the end. That would be 80 pieces of pattern to trace..... too much. I did hear someone say that they bought freezer paper in a regular 8 1/2 x 9" sheet size. Have any of you seen this?
And I love that fold back method to paper piece. I'll have to try that on the next project. The only thing I wonder about is if you can put freezer paper in the printer. I don't think I want to hand trace all the paper piece patterns. The kimono block has 4 separate parts that get sewn together at the end. That would be 80 pieces of pattern to trace..... too much. I did hear someone say that they bought freezer paper in a regular 8 1/2 x 9" sheet size. Have any of you seen this?
#40
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,083
Many wash away stabilizers for embroidery...but pricey...
haven't used them for paper piecing..
.but save all the scraps add a small amount of water
and it paints on with a brush to fabric and batting...great to sew through also..
This liquid I use it to add on batting without sewing it ....
haven't used them for paper piecing..
.but save all the scraps add a small amount of water
and it paints on with a brush to fabric and batting...great to sew through also..
This liquid I use it to add on batting without sewing it ....
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