kluedesigns

i agree 100% regular paper for paper piecing is a nightmare.

there is a method of paper piecing that doesn't require you to sew thru the paper. joannes was kind enough to provide us with this link on the method and she did in fact use it to make her blocks.

http://www.twiddletails.com/store/in...0173popcim8mb2


i use a psuedo type vellum for my paper piecing. i like it because i can see thru it so i don't need to pin, glue, or iron any fabric into place (big time saver).

then when you use a tiny stitch the paper just rips out without leaving one bit behind.

here's a link to the paper i use

http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/sto...3&Item_ID=1087


as far as this block, i would remove all the paper and then assemble the block.

some times thats not always the case and you really make that decision based on the project.

when you leave it and sew everything together its much harder to get all the paper out because its trapped in some of the seams.

reneebobby

I believe so it always starts at the lowest level on this machine but like I said I used copy paper, not freezer paper. But I'm not sure about the sandwiched seams where there is two pieces of paper.

reneebobby

Okay gotcha

This was just a sample but I liked how it came out so I need to buy more green. The block is square just I took the picture at an angle, so it does look distorded.

NorBanaquilts

Klue- For the sew along are we going to work on the triangles also?

kluedesigns

yes, we'll be doing everything together, from the first block to the binding and quilt label on the back.

cheriffic

I use onion skin paper it is like tissue paper which is like the vellum and the tiny stitch. I usually do up all the blocks and then sit and watch TV and pick the papers out. My husband said what a pain huh? I said no it is actually calming. I guess I am strange like that but PP is my thing I love it
Cher

kluedesigns

i'm with you i love PP too. it is my preferred method of piecing.

reneebobby

Thanks for the advice, it was my first paper piece so every little bit of advice I can get I'll take, since I really want to do 2 or 3 blocks but signed up for 1 so far and they are going fast. Faster than bingo.

kluedesigns

can you see thru the onion skin paper?
can you put it in a printer?
where do you get it?
does it leave in any bits when removed?
how much does it cost?

sandpat

Wow..the list is really growing!! Thanks for the links for the rulers and paper...I still have to get the software...maybe I'll have time to order it today.