You can always photocopy the preprinted sheets onto vellum or your paper of choice. This is what I did with a Cindi Edgerton pattern that came preprinted on tissue paper. I don't know where you purchase your vellum, but when I buy it, it's about the same cost as copy paper.

I've actually moved away from vellum, however, and now use the fold-and-sew method, which means I don't have to tear ANY paper away when I am done.

I'd use a really lightweight fabric backing next time- you can send it through your printer with a freezer paper backing. Then you would not have to take it off.

When doing paper piecing (foundation piecing) I use pattern ease instead of paper. It works so well and you leave it on. It is very light and makes the blocks look sharp. It is also very washable.

I use the Doodle, or Scribble Pads from the Dollar Stores. It looks like newsprint. It can be run through the printer and tears off real easily.

Thank you so much, all of you for your ideas. I will try some of them. I knew it should be easier, if I just knew the secret.

I think at one time, someone on the board suggested using the paper out of old phone books, super cheap (free) and easy to tear off.

Take small stitches, making the paper closely perforated. Really helps.
oops!!! I think I misunderstood the question - Never Mind LOL

All of the comments already made, plus after removing most of the paper I run a lint roller over the piece. It doesn't always remove the tiny bits but it further loosens them.

Also save that tedious task for in front of a mindless move some night.

Very short stitch length...and a purple thang!

I have been using Carol Dokak's foundation paper, it comes in a tabet and is much like thin news paper,it comes off fairly easy, I didn't want to remove the paper at first.

d.swindle