What about muslin?
12-13-2011, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Pinkiris
Bonnie Hunter from Quiltville uses pages from old telephone books for string piecing on. Our small town phone book wouldn't provide many pages, but I did get a thick one from our daughter that I intend to use in the future. That paper is supposed to tear away easily--if not, she suggests running a damp q-tip over the line of stitching to help the paper "dissolve". Recycling at it's best!
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If you're not familiar with Bonnie Hunter, check her out at www.quiltville.com.
Grannie making mental note-------------dampened Q-tips sounds like the ideal solution to making paper tear-able.
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12-13-2011, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
I'm missing something here. Why is fabric (muslin or otherwise) used instead of paper that can be torn away? Do you print the pattern on the fabric like you would with paper? If so, how? Do you cut the fabric away after piecing?
I'm confused.
I'm confused.
http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpa...ng_piecing.htm
12-13-2011, 09:26 PM
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PS..you want to use muslin and NOT paper..as with the variations in bias edges, the foundation will hold the strips all flat and proper..if you use paper, when you remove that..you will have a pebbled beach...it will NOT lie flat!
12-13-2011, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
PS..you want to use muslin and NOT paper..as with the variations in bias edges, the foundation will hold the strips all flat and proper..if you use paper, when you remove that..you will have a pebbled beach...it will NOT lie flat!
12-13-2011, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
I'm missing something here. Why is fabric (muslin or otherwise) used instead of paper that can be torn away? Do you print the pattern on the fabric like you would with paper? If so, how? Do you cut the fabric away after piecing?
I'm confused.
I'm confused.
You can actually transfer designs to fabric similar to paper (paper piecing). There are transfer pens and patterns on the market for this. I prefer paper piecing for smaller projects. But, for twin size and larger you are talking a large amount of time to get all that paper off. So, this method is the choice for many people.
12-13-2011, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
PS..you want to use muslin and NOT paper..as with the variations in bias edges, the foundation will hold the strips all flat and proper..if you use paper, when you remove that..you will have a pebbled beach...it will NOT lie flat!
12-14-2011, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
PS..you want to use muslin and NOT paper..as with the variations in bias edges, the foundation will hold the strips all flat and proper..if you use paper, when you remove that..you will have a pebbled beach...it will NOT lie flat!
12-14-2011, 05:39 AM
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You can use almost anything for a foundation fabric. I have even seen them use silk and satin. (I wouldn't, but they did) A cheap muslin or a thin fabric that you wouldn't use for quilting should fit the bill. My MIL used dryer sheets too. Made a nice foundation.
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