A question for Paper Piecers
#21
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The tool I have found that works the best is a cuticle nipper. I found them at Dollar Tree and with the sharp points I can get every last bit out. I am teaching a class in a few weeks to make the badges for our guild and I bought several to have in class. Lots of things get used in quilting that were designed for something else.
#22
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Fold and Stitch paper stitching. Here is a link to the one I do and there are many other tutes for "paper piecing the fold and stitch way". Never have to rip off paper! Template can be used many times. I use freezer paper.
http://www.twiddletails.com/images/FPFtute/FPFTute.pdf
http://www.twiddletails.com/images/FPFtute/FPFTute.pdf
#23
This is what I do as well - or I also use a Fabric Folding Pen - in which I put plain water. Run the Q tip (or wet pen) down the stitches on the paper side, let it sit for a few moments and the paper will pull off very easily.
#24
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using a Q-tip
Some people bend the paper back on the sew line before they sew. (To me that is too much work.)
Some people use a spray bottle with water and dampen the paper. I find that a bit messy (tried it).
As already stated - having a short stitch length helps. I run the back of the seam ripper along the sew line and do my paper removal while watching TV.
Some people use a spray bottle with water and dampen the paper. I find that a bit messy (tried it).
As already stated - having a short stitch length helps. I run the back of the seam ripper along the sew line and do my paper removal while watching TV.
I found that if I use a damp q-tip and run it along the seam line this also helps and not as messy as a spray bottle in which you have less control.
#25
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I did a really big quilt in pp and after 20 minutes I tossed the whole thing in the washing machine. All the paper was gone. I did have to vacuum my washing machine lol. But it saved me hours of time.
Since yours is is just a wall hanging, you could just just spray it with water and it will come off really easily
Since yours is is just a wall hanging, you could just just spray it with water and it will come off really easily
#27
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Fold each line all the way across the paper before you start. Then fold it back at the correct crease and sew next to the paper
#28
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Bending the paper back is actually a lot less work. You bend each line back all across the paper before you start. Now you can make up to 20, maybe more, with that same piece of paper.
#29
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