Paper Piecing Question
08-25-2010, 09:27 PM
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For my PP lap quilt I used used fabric sheets and you can just leave them in so there is no removing them. I traced each one then (this was before I had printer or computer) but since reading the needle with no thread way I am going to see if that works.
08-26-2010, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Cherokeequilter
I have tried all types of paper and find that many are difficult to remove even when they are run through the sewing machine for the little holes. Finally, I spotted the cheap notebooks for children to practice writing. Sometimes they are called "doodle pads" by Crayola and I look for them in Walmart, Kmart or other similar places. These need to be cut down to the 8 1/2 x 11 size to go through the printer but work like a charm. I have never had the printer jam yet and since I use several of Carol Doak's CD programs, I can just adjust the pattern to the needed size. She also has many patterns for free on the internet. If I need many I stack the patterns up and run the machine without thread. I never get the stress on the seams when I remove the paper this way. This paper also folds well and I have now converted my paper piecing instructor to this method. (The problem comes when you convert too many friends and then you find yourself not getting enough paper yourself.)
08-26-2010, 09:11 AM
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I use the everyday printer paper.and have had no trouble..
so far !!!
I do intend the next time to try what I recently read...spray the paper with water before detaching ..
Has anyone used this spray method?
thanks.mj
so far !!!
I do intend the next time to try what I recently read...spray the paper with water before detaching ..
Has anyone used this spray method?
thanks.mj
08-26-2010, 07:08 PM
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I use a number of different papers from tracing paper where I traced the pattern (didn't have a printer then) freezer paper cut to fit the printer. You iron 2 sheets shiny sides together and print on each side. and I have done the needle on the sewing machine trick too. I think almost any paper that will go through the printer will do. The next time I will probably just use the copy paper, it is cheap enough for me to use all the time as I do not do many these days. My stitches are tiny and it just pulls out easily.
08-28-2010, 09:34 AM
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I love to paper piece. I'm hearing alot about using the cheapest paper or tracing paper. I know tracing paper does't go through my copier and I don't know about cheap tablet paper. Are you who use this paper hand tracing your patterns? I find the cost of PP-Paper is worth the time saved in not having to hand trace the number of pattern pieces needed to make a quilt.
08-28-2010, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Judith
I just use ordinary printer paper. Ever since I started using the method where you fold over your paper piecing pattern before you sew and thus do not sew through the paper, what kind of paper I use has not been an issue. And it makes the paper piecing so much more fun!
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