What is your favorite type of paper for paper piecing?
01-13-2014, 07:38 AM
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I use tissue paper for gift wrapping! I have an old paper cutter so it doesn't take long for me to cut the size I need. For a couple bucks I can get 30, 20"x20" sheets. That's 120 layer cake size cuts all for about $2.00. I can also use my rotary cutter (assigned to paper) and cut to size.
01-13-2014, 08:20 AM
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Take it from those of us that have lived and learned about paper piecing. LOL
After doing the required time of paper tearing with the cheapest or free paper that I could find (also seems to be a requirement) I gave myself permission to use the best paper and the easier methods. Foundation piecing doesn't require much effort so any paper will work for that.
After doing the required time of paper tearing with the cheapest or free paper that I could find (also seems to be a requirement) I gave myself permission to use the best paper and the easier methods. Foundation piecing doesn't require much effort so any paper will work for that.
01-13-2014, 08:22 AM
#33
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I use use the same printer paper for paper piecing that I use everyday. I used it for my quilting fairy godmother and had no trouble removing it from the back. Any tricky spots were easy with tweezers or just folding a couple times, easy peasy.
01-13-2014, 08:37 AM
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I just went to the Dollar Tree store and purchased Scribble tablets, 60 sheets for $1.00 and they are 9x12. I think I got 5 tablets. They also carry larger sizes, I think they are 18x?. They run through the printer exceptionally well - no tracing needed. I also have tissue paper and end rolls of newsprint if I need larger pieces that I might want to trace.
01-13-2014, 09:33 AM
#36
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I use Velum paper you can by 8.5 x 11 inch sheets or you can get it on a roll. Since I like to do things quickly I unthread my machine and use an old needle, long stitches, and than sew along the fold lines and of course include the 1/4 inch stitch lines. Works like a snap. It fold really nice and comes off really clean.
01-13-2014, 11:08 AM
#37
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I have found my favorite paper to use for foundation piecing: Garden Catalogs! I'm a long time, avid gardener, so I get tons of them this time of year. Many of them are made from a lightweight newsprint, perfect for tearing later. Plus, I get to see lots of pretty fruits and veggies while I quilt, inspiring me to get out there and prepare for the upcoming gardening season!
~ Cindy
~ Cindy
01-13-2014, 02:38 PM
#40
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freezer paper. I've bought online from a scrapbook company, cjenkinscompany.com It's heavier weight than what you get in the grocery store. Press to ironing surface a couple times before you iron to your fabric. Otherwise, you'll never get it off your fabric. I send it through my printer, one page at a time. It works great!
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