A tracing wheel works pretty good to get the paper from the seams.

I use newspaper squares and a really small sewing stitch. I don't have any trouble tearing the newspaper off.

Just finished my first project using telephone book pages.
Shorter stitches certainly helps in removing the paper.
Ended up sitting in front of the tv one night to remove all the paper.

Here's how the back looked... before.

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Up close..

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Finished product.

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Any small pieces try using masking tape and gently stick it over ther area with bits on and pull off. A little like waxing.
When I paper piece I use small stitches and spritz the paper and sometimes run my nail gently Down the seam with my nail . The nail will rip paper slightly. Now just use hand and struck off. Makes a lovely mess.

I remove the paper when I have the strip done, before incorporating it in a quilt top - never wash any pieced item until it is sandwiched and quilted.

Remember the tracing wheel we use to use in sewing clothes? I think they are still made...would that help??

I not only find myself eyeing the fabric in peoples clothes to cut up for quilts but I find myself thinking of ways to make a quilt out of artwork etc. I think I have an obsession problem.

I haven't ever done that before but I am interested in finding out the best solution.

Tracing Wheel? Does anyone still have theirs. I think I could find mine, but I haven't used it in 20 years.

About that seam tape paper from the paint store: That stuff is pretty strong. You'd probably have to test it on a small patch to see if you could get it off. It is even strong when wet, so I don't think I would use it.

Was that why the strange look on your face - you were visually making my dress I was wearing into a quilt. LOL :-)

Marysewfun