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    Old 09-24-2011, 05:32 AM
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    Originally Posted by ncredbird
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    Have you ever tried using parchment paper that is readily available at the grocery store? I started using it because it is what I had on hand but it works beautifully. Comes off cleanly and I print on it. If you iron over it after sewing it almost becomes slightly brittle and requires no effort at all to remove.
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    Is parchment paper the same as wax paper? I just tried wax paper, but is comes off, because the ink does not absorb. Can you tell that I am no baker? Have never used wax paper either. Don't know why I have it in the house.
    Parchment paper is a paper like product that comes on a roll that keeps food, especially baked goods, from sticking to the pan or baking sheet. The brand that I use is Reynolds. It is available in the supermarket where you would find saran wrap and waxed paper. It is opaque so you can see some details through it. It comes in a 24' by 15" roll. You would have to cut each piece or do a marathon cutting of pieces to fit the printer. You should be able to get 33 sheets and the cost is less than $3.00. (I haven't purchased any of it lately). One side of it has a more paper texture and the other has a slicker texture. I print on the side that feels more like paper and let it sit for a minute to be sure it is completely dry before doing any sewing. You might want to try it with some scrap pieces of fabric first and see if the ink would transfer to your fabric or not. Mine does not but I don't know with the different printers and inks if you might have a different result or not. I usually use my little wooden iron to press my seams when I paper piece but also use parchment paper under my fabric when I iron on fusible backing for applique. Once cool the fusible won't stick to it. That is how I learned that it would get kind of brittle when ironed a couple of times. It comes off nicely without the ironing but if you want to really speed up the removal process just fold and iron along the paper piecing sewing lines and it will come off like butter. Ann in TN
    Thanks, I am going to try it. I am paperpiecing right now and using regular copypaper. It works, but you have to hold it up to the light every time you place your next material, because you can't see through it.
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    Old 09-26-2011, 06:56 AM
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    Hi Lynda....I have just started to quilt and have done some paper piecing (this weekend in fact) and I like it but I find the printer paper is a little hard to work with. I live in the Kent area and would be interested in sharing some of this paper with you. Thanks, Jeanne
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    Old 09-26-2011, 09:02 AM
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    Originally Posted by amizjeanne
    Hi Lynda....I have just started to quilt and have done some paper piecing (this weekend in fact) and I like it but I find the printer paper is a little hard to work with. I live in the Kent area and would be interested in sharing some of this paper with you. Thanks, Jeanne
    Sure thing, Jeanne! I'll let you all know when it gets here. I think it should be later this week.
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    Old 09-26-2011, 10:59 AM
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    Try lewispaper.com I get all my various papers when I
    Invitations and candy wrappers. Customer service is great.
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