string quilt issues
#11
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Oh, Girls, thank you so much for all of your input. I appreciate your suggestions and advice. I love the look of the string piecing, and it's fun to use up scraps, but I just was so frustrated with the paper removal. I'll try some cheap muslin next time. And, there will be a next time. I have loads of scraps!!!
#13
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I love making string quilts; have made at least three large ones using Bonnie Hunter's patterns. Have never had an issue removing either phone book paper (my favorite) or just regular printer paper. Following Bonnie's guidelines, I sew with a shortened stitch (about 1.5 on my Bernina) AND a denim needle-size 90/14. The shortened stitch and larger needle duo makes it super easy to remove paper; in fact sometimes the paper wants to perforate and fall off before I finish a block, so I have to increase the stitch length a little .
If you're not already using a 90/14 needle, give it a try and see if it makes paper removal easier for you.
Margaret
If you're not already using a 90/14 needle, give it a try and see if it makes paper removal easier for you.
Margaret
#18
While I have not done a string quilt, I do a lot of paper piecing. I use copy paper and when I want to remove the paper I use a moistened (semi wet not dry) Qtip. I run the Qtip down the stitching on the paper side - let it sit for a few seconds - the paper under the stitches soften while the rest of the paper is dry. It removes easily using this method.
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