Sewing scrap strips to PAPER
04-11-2011, 04:20 AM
#32
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I use paper towels, Telephone book pages and newspaper that has no color print. With all 3, just spray lightly with water and all just slips off. I like the dryer sheet idea, but since I don't use them. I use large size wash and wipes for my face. I'm Wash them out after I clean my face and have a 13 x 9 pallet for scrap quilting.
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04-11-2011, 04:21 AM
#33
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I have used Bounty paper towels, the one with 11 inch square sheets, you don't need to take the paper out either, they stay inside the quilt, makes a nice heavy quilt too. Bounty is tougher than some other paper towles, and don't tear/wad up after being washed, works great. The crazy quilt that is in my avatar is made on Bounty towels...
04-11-2011, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by erstan947
I am currently using used dryer sheets. It doesn't need to be removed. It becomes part of the quilt without adding noticeable weight to the quilt.
04-11-2011, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jlm5419
Don't forget coffee filters for nice round shapes. They tear easily too, at least mine do. I got 160 for $1 at the dollar store.
04-11-2011, 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by kso
You can go to your local newspaper and buy a partial roll of newsprint. Very economical.
But I still hate tearing off the paper, so I use batiste, which is lighter weight than muslin. I f you put freezer paper on the back, you can run it through the printer also. Doesn't matter if it isn't color-fast. You only need the pattern until the block is finished. There isn't enough ink to cause a problem with bleeding.
04-11-2011, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by BrendaY
Thanks, Ladies, for all the clever ideas for foundation papers. I do lots of paper piecing and my pattern is printed out on the paper, so I do purchase the stuff from my local quilt shop. Is there a better way that will still go through my printer?
04-11-2011, 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by CoventryUK
I'm stitching on adding machine roll! 3" wide using scraps! There was a Topic on this by Sue Fish! She has made fantastic quilts using this method!
also on a slightly wider roll of paper that Staples sells; it's yellow and I don't remember what it's for - just remember the puzzled look on the saleskid's face when I said I wanted to sew on it.
I remember reading somewhere that there's some reason to not use dryer sheets - can't recall why though.
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