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Old 08-26-2016, 07:58 PM
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I use paper piecing paper from JAF, if the pattern is small enough to fit. If it's bigger, I use muslin.
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Old 08-27-2016, 02:05 AM
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I also use plain old cheap printer paper. Shorten stitch length to about 16-18 stitches to inch and it tears away very easily.
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Old 08-27-2016, 03:08 AM
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I do this also but have other papers, some from MSQC. This way like Peckish is just so thrifty also.http://www.quiltnbee.biz/shop/Block-...5-x7562107.htm
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I use vellum, but I also paper-piece differently than most. I don't sew through the paper; I fold it and sew right next to it. Vellum is somewhat transparent, so I can see exactly where to fold on the line.
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Old 08-27-2016, 03:35 AM
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I use the cheapest paper you can find in the office supply store. They use to give a rim of that paper with a minimum purchase.
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Old 08-27-2016, 08:21 AM
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I use freezer paper from the grocery store. Love it! Just use the iron to tick it to printer paper and print the template on it.
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Old 08-27-2016, 11:21 AM
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Newsprint. It tears away easily which helps in tight areas.
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Old 08-27-2016, 02:04 PM
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dickblick.com has reams of newsprint paper. 500 sheets per package. My printer has no problem feeding it through and its only in the neighbor hood of $3 something a ream
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Old 08-27-2016, 03:24 PM
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I, too, use copy paper, short stitch length. But, before I tear off papers, I fold it on the stitch line to "weaken" the paper. No problem removing it. Teeny bits left over? I use a tweezer to remove them.
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I learned in a paper piecing class to run a tracing wheel next to the stitches, it perforates the paper for easy removal.
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Old 08-28-2016, 02:50 AM
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I found foundation paper on Amazon, 500 sheets for $15. Works great. Can use a smaller needle and no trouble tearing off the paper.
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