Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Pictures
Paper Backing for Piano Keys >

Paper Backing for Piano Keys

Paper Backing for Piano Keys

Thread Tools
 
Old 09-28-2011, 11:31 AM
  #11  
Senior Member
 
Rebecca_S's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Boston
Posts: 368
Default

I would do a few test pieces to make sure it works. I haven't used that paper for piecing but I have used it for the intended purpose of protecting things from paint. It resists water well and does not tear easily so you might find that removing the paper from your fabric is difficult and distorts the piecing. Good luck!
Rebecca_S is offline  
Old 09-28-2011, 11:36 AM
  #12  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
KastleKitty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Nowhere'sville Ohio (Yorkville!)
Posts: 290
Default

Originally Posted by Rebecca_S
I would do a few test pieces to make sure it works. I haven't used that paper for piecing but I have used it for the intended purpose of protecting things from paint. It resists water well and does not tear easily so you might find that removing the paper from your fabric is difficult and distorts the piecing. Good luck!
I did not know that! Thank you for responding! That is precisely why I started the topic. I am new to quilting and know there are others who have been down this road! I will try it with a small amount of fabric before I go wild with it. I can always use it for other purposes in craftwork. Thanks!
KastleKitty is offline  
Old 09-28-2011, 11:47 AM
  #13  
Super Member
 
mhansen6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bend, Oregon
Posts: 1,853
Default

Oh dear. I think I made a major mistake. I made piano keys without paper backing. I just did strip piecing. It seemed to work fine.
mhansen6 is offline  
Old 09-28-2011, 01:35 PM
  #14  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,845
Default

Originally Posted by mhansen6
Oh dear. I think I made a major mistake. I made piano keys without paper backing. I just did strip piecing. It seemed to work fine.
If it worked you didn't make a mistake. This is just another method. Remember, no quilting police here. :)
quiltsRfun is offline  
Old 09-28-2011, 01:40 PM
  #15  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 13,120
Default

Wise investment....at a great price! :)
Jammin' Jane is offline  
Old 09-28-2011, 01:44 PM
  #16  
Power Poster
 
Tweety2911's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: New York
Posts: 17,564
Default

Didn't know this product existed. Great idea.
Tweety2911 is offline  
Old 09-28-2011, 05:34 PM
  #17  
Power Poster
 
alikat110's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Waco, Texas
Posts: 15,138
Default

Can't wait to see how it works......
alikat110 is offline  
Old 09-28-2011, 07:03 PM
  #18  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 17,718
Default

Originally Posted by mhansen6
Oh dear. I think I made a major mistake. I made piano keys without paper backing. I just did strip piecing. It seemed to work fine.
Dont' fret!!
I've always just done my piano keys solo .. and no problems!
Never even thought of using paper or a foundation fabric.
QuiltE is offline  
Old 09-29-2011, 05:46 AM
  #19  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
KastleKitty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Nowhere'sville Ohio (Yorkville!)
Posts: 290
Default

Well, I looked at the paper again this morning, and lo and behold, I bought really cheap paper that absorbs water in an instant and falls apart when it is wet! I guess it is going to work, although I have not yet had the time to try it on the machine.
KastleKitty is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
solstice3
Pictures
48
06-11-2012 09:36 PM
charismah
Pictures
92
07-30-2011 07:11 PM
angiecub
Main
6
06-21-2011 05:15 PM
luvspaper
Main
10
01-18-2011 06:02 AM
Phyllis Carol
Main
9
12-08-2009 12:50 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter