ewecansew

I like the old computer paper with tracks down the side. It is a 16 lb paper. I bought 16 lb paper at walmart and found it too heavy and slippery. The thicker the paper, the looser your stitches are when you remove the paper, regardless of the stitch length. The biggest problem is finding that older type paper.

lab fairy

Those who use laser printer a copier definitely have an advantage over those of us with inkjet printers. Lasers and copiers use a heat transfer and their ink doesn't run if you spritz it with water. Inkjet ink will run and you have to be careful.

tamaraj781

I have also had luck with the "old" onionskin typewriting paper. I generally give it a trial run thru the printer and then take it from there. I don't know where to purchase it at, but I have "scored" it in the past from garage sales.

annette1952

I bought Carol Doaks paper & although I love her I didn't think her paper was worth the money, It didn't tear off any easier than my cheap printer paper. Trick is just use small stitches & fold the paper over before tearing it. I haven't had any problems

patsyo56721

You can get it at JoAnn's. Also office supply get tracing paper.

Longarm

Dick Blick's is online and right now the pads of 8 1/2 by 11 newspaper are on sale. Just do a search for Dick Blick and there you go.

Have fun shopping, they have other neat stuff.

Longarm

Annz

Walmart is good.

vjengels

have you tried tracing paper? you should be able to find it at an art supply store.. The last time I did any paper piecing I used those tissue papers you use to grab your donuts at the super market, of course I was doing small projects, and I don't know how well those would copy...... Maybe try the regular paper, sew along the linesw/o thread before you start to make it easier to tear

pegquilter8

Wow all such super suggestions. I love going to this site just to "listen" in. Don't forget CD's fabulous add-a quarter ruler. It has revolutionized the PP process.
Thanks everybody, for letting each and everyone of us to hang about.

lesfowler

I buy newsprint paper. Lightweight, goes through the printer well and tears easily when doing paper piecing. I get it at Office Depot in the school supplies section.