I tear as I go....makes for the end job not so bad..also, I don't tweeze the tiny bits out. Really, they melt away in the washer, so I don't worry about it. If they don't come out with a good shake and hand brushing..they just stay. I also sit outside in the porch swing when I can to remove paper. I don't have to sweep the floor that way either. Can you tell how lazy I am??

i use used fabric dryer sheets to paper piece on and then i dont remove them . i cut freezer paper the size of computer printer paper and iron fabric dryer sheets to it and print pattern on it. let ink dry and remove from paper and use for paper piecing it is so much easier than removing paper

I have used a lint brush after ripping the large pieces away. It works well.

Don'tcha just love the tips and tricks we learn on this forum? I never thought about masking tape, but I'll sure use it from now on. Thanks!

When I did paper piecing I did what gramajo does, works like a charm for me. Do not do that method anymore--learned my lesson and moved on.

Tweezers or a pick to start the paper to be removed on water as it makes a mess with the paper when it gets wet.

I like the end results of PP so much that I grin the whole time I'm tearing off the paper.

I do alot of paper piecing, hubby bought me 16 pound paper and it tears of great. And it is alot cheaper that way also.
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

I have looked and looked for lighter weight paper. Can you tell us where he found it?

I have been saving my fabric dryer sheet for backing instead of the paper, but just read on another forum that you shouldn't use them because they are highly inflammable. Has anyone else used these and how do they hold up after several washings of the quilt? At this time, I just use regular copy paper. Hubby helps tear them off, on these humid hot days, he's looking for something to do inside the house.