I have been planning on buying a sheet of a teflon coated material, specifically made for quilters, for use with fusible web. I have been using the paper that the fusible web comes off of and it's getting kind of wrinkly, torn, etc.

Yesterday, I researched this and ended up with threads on this board, and one gal commented that those teflon coated sheets add a 'shininess' to the fabric, and she just uses parchemnt paper.

Ok, sounds good to me.
My question is, is this the same parchment paper they sell at Walmart used for babking, or is there another parchemnt paper that is used?

Yes, that is the paper. Any grocery store will have it.

should be the same :)

Ok, added to my grocery list!

Yes, it's the same. Parchment is actually what fusible web is sold with. I like it better than the silicone sheets. It's located in any grocery store conveniently right next to the freezer paper!

Ok now that you all have got me interested! What do you do with the Parchment paper? 8-)

HI, Peckish
I see your from the great North WETish :lol: like me!

Hmmm, I wonder if you can run it thru an inkjet printer?? Anyone know??

One day I accidently grabbed a piece of parchment paper instead of a release paper, used it before I noticed and it worked great. Now that's become part of my quilting supplies.

You tape the parchment paper to the bed of your machine. Punch a hole in it for the needle. It provides a slick surface to move the quilt around and over. The acyrilic extension tables have a bit of drag on them and the plastic of the machine throat may also have a drag. I sprayed Silicon spray on my acyrilic extension. I was told many years ago that if your machine throat area is metal then use auto wax spray. If plastic then use teflon spray to make them more slippery.
I couldn't find the teflon backing sheet so got the oven sheet. It works but has a bit of drag but less than the acyrlic.

You use it with fusibles to protect your iron and board. Fusibles don't stick to it. So, it can be used instead of the more expensive fusible applique sheets you can buy for the same purpose. Parchment paper is actually better with some fusibles because it doesn't cause the fabric to become shiny (I assume from fusible bleed-thru).

I don't bake without parchment paper! No clean up in the pan or dish at all. I detest kitchen duty after a meal. It's great for ironing fusible. I use a piece for to line my ironing board and a piece on top.

My sewing room is beginning to look like a kitchen, parchment paper, baggies, bag clips, round plates and such.

What do mean "release paper" ? have you ever tried in your printer to print out paper piece patterns??

I bake with it - great for cookies and brownies, I don't have to wash the pans afterwards.

It protects my iron and ironing board from fusible web boo-boos.

And hello from Vancouver, USA!

I don't think parchment paper would work well in an inkjet printer. The ink would just smear, since the parchment paper is designed not to hold on to stuff. Same might apply to laser printers, but I'm not as sure about that.

Usually people use freezer paper, typing paper or vellum (tracing paper) through printers for patterns. People also send fabric through printers, for direct printing on the fabric (usually, I think, fused to freezer paper for stability).

I haven't done any of these things. Just been wanting to! So, I could be wrong.....

I initially invested in two applique sheets which are quite expenisve. I then heard about the parchment paper and purchased a box to try. In my estimation the parchment paper works far better. The fusible runout does not stick to the parchment paper where it does to the applique sheets. I have used the same two parchment sheets so many times that the one is actually a little brown in color.

the parchment can and will scorch..so be careful..replace it often.

I have sold teflon sheets for years though..no shine from them and they are really cheap...and last for year!
Even the thicker professional grade is only $8.00 and comes with a 5 year warranty...

thank you for the trip on parchment paper on my list for next trip to the store I have use tin foil and that works too

What a terrific hint. My silicone sheet has seen better days and if parchment paper will work, what a great and inexpensive alternative since I can buy it at our local Dollar Tree Store for $1.

Don't forget freezer paper, old spice jars to hold small stuff, and of course the ol' coffee mug.

I do lots of PP and have tried all kinds of paper. I don't think the parchment would work because the ink wouldn't adhere to the finish. I use the cheapest copy paper WM sells.

Boy will have to go to the store I have never tried this been sewing & quilting a long time>>>>>>>>>>>> Never to old to learn love this blog

Great ideas!!

I picked up some cheap prnter paper from Big Lots. The kind with designs on them . These had cats. I find its easier to tear than regular white paper no matter how cheap .

Not sure if the ink would smear on the way through. For what purpose do you want to print on parchment paper?

And I use it. It is handy. i always know where it is and my husband doesn't mistake it for a piece of junk and throw it away. They get helpful at the most inappropriate times

I used parchment paper when I did a Celtic Knot wall hanging. Traced the pattern on parchment, then lightly ironed my bias strips to the pattern. When I was finished, I could gently pick up the whole piece and position it on the fabric. Because of the over/under action that is part of the design and ironing (as I constructed it), the celtic knot was pretty much done. Nothing stuck to it and it was easy to adjust as needed. This is a link to a previous post (with pictures).

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-62229-2.htm#1519028

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Parchment paper does not scorch, at least not on the cotton setting (about 325º) in months of use for fusing. It does scorch in the oven on about the third batch of cookies, however. :lol: You can also use parchment paper to add a paper backing to fusibles without one, like Misty Fuse.

The release paper, btw, can be used to transfer drawn lines directly onto fusible once it's on fabric...meaning you do not have to cut out shapes with the paper still on the fabric. Saves hours of peeling bits of paper off fabric while fraying edges and does not dull your scissors.

My thought was to use it for paper piecing. But reading ome of the other comments, most likely it wont work.

This may sound weird, but I have an acrylic extension table on my Bernina 180E, and I sprinkle a bit of Gold Bond Body Powder (original), (or I suppose any talcum powder would work) on the table and spread it around with my hand, and the surface becomes "slippery" enough to move my quilt effortlessly. Just a small amount will do...I brush off any excess that the quilt has picked up with no effect on the quilt whatsoever.

I keep an ashtray with baby powder and a small powder puff in it, if I want to slick something up, I powder it. Baby powder has silicone in it.
I use it for stenciling also.

OMG!!! I just was thinking I need a new teflon sheet...I got parchment paper in the pantry!!! LOL!!!! Great idea, thanks.

Thanks for this information. I will be using parchment paper from now on.

I also use it for app. patterns. Works great. Put the pattern on a window. Put the Parchment paper over the pattern. Tape them. Outline your pattern - works great..even better than tissue which rips so easily.

Parchment paper...CHECK!
Thanks for the tip.

Just bought 1000 sheets yesterday. I use it mostly for my baking/cooking.
DH told me I would have a lifetime supply. If I start using it for
quilting it might not last that long. :wink:

Edit: FYI, I got the parchment paper at Canadian Wholesale.

The only other Parchment paper is like Vellium that drafting people use and landscapers for plot drawings and it comes in very large sheets. I can't imagine she was referring to this parchment paper. I'd try the parchment baking paper just beware that when it unrolls it sounds like someone scratching finer nails down a chalk board. It gives me chills every time I have to cut a piece.LOL