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wraez 02-11-2011 12:39 PM

This seems like the best price to me for the amount of paper, in a roll even. WOW

Sunny580 02-11-2011 12:45 PM

I reccomend Vilene instead. No tearing away after sewing. Just wash or dip in water and it instantly desolves. 1 yd (36"X60" - $7.00)

sweetana3 02-11-2011 12:46 PM

I just walked over to a local paper supply store and got two reams (1000 sheets) of UV/Ultra II translucent paper
White, 8.5M Weight, Smooth,for my paper piecing projects. Regular copy paper just is not good enough.

I just printed out a sheet and it ran thru my home machine beautifully and it is so easy to see thru and stable.

Regular price around $33 per 500 sheets and Arvey Paper in Indianapolis has it until the end of the month for approx. $ 23. The product number since there are different weights is 01379 and I think it is Neeman Paper. Very tiny print.

cazann 02-11-2011 12:46 PM

Can you get Grease proof paper in the States? it's used for cooking or baking and is usually sold on a roll over here in England, and is like tracing paper but better, or Baking parchment, either would be ideal,
Good luck in your quest,

ghostrider 02-11-2011 01:16 PM

The rolls of 8lb tracing paper at Dick Blick start at 3.99 for 12"x20yds and go up to 14.54 for 36"x50yds.

Charleen DiSante 02-11-2011 01:21 PM

Yes, I believe it's called wax paper here.

Originally Posted by cazann
Can you get Grease proof paper in the States? it's used for cooking or baking and is usually sold on a roll over here in England, and is like tracing paper but better, or Baking parchment, either would be ideal,
Good luck in your quest,


jljack 02-11-2011 01:36 PM

Charlie, I don't think it's Wax Paper...that wouldn't work for paper piecing. I think she is talking about cooking parchment paper.

Daisydoodle 02-11-2011 02:40 PM


Originally Posted by inemmausinn
I'm about to start a huge paper piecing project and have been doing some research. Vellum is a great tool. So were do I get it. Scrapbooking uses thick vellum and I need thin. Do I go to the quilt store, craft store or office supply?

I use a vellum from an office supply. Bought a reem (500) sheet box several years ago for about $10.00. The sheets are 8 1/2 x 11 and were on closeout I think for wedding invitations. Anyway it works great for paper piecing since I can print the block on the printer and they tear away very easily. Hope this helps.

doowopddbop 02-11-2011 04:10 PM


Originally Posted by pocoellie
Personally, I just buy the cheapest copy paper I can find, it's a lot cheaper than vellum.

If it's a big project, I would probably save $$ and go with the copy paper :)

Buckeye Rose 02-11-2011 04:16 PM

go to a print shop...they should have what you want and may be cheaper


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