JuanitaBean

I used computer paper so I'll see how it come off. Looks like it's going to be hard to get off. I goofed up.

Roma Bauder

Hey Groovy I love yours

JeanieG

I think a lot of people use the computer paper, but they use a smaller sewing length.

Anael

I always use computer paper and a small stitch length.

OK, your block is beautiful, excellent fuzzy cutting!

Groovy Pieces

Not a goof - it's a 'learning experience.' That's how I started PPing using copier paper . It was a NIGHTMARE to remove ! ! ! By trial & error, I shortened my stitch length to 1.0 & the copier paper was alot easier to deal with. At present, I use Doak's foundation paper with a 1.0 stitch length & the paper basically comes off by itself. But, I'm going to try the Scribbles from the Dollar Tree; less $$ on paper means more fabric .

Roma Bauder: Thanks for the compliment.

On to Block #2 . . .GP

ckcowl

I've been using printer paper for years- shorten the stitch length and it tears away like *dotted* paper. don't worry about little bits caught in seams they will (wear away, wash away, disappear) I have used Carol Doak foundation paper off & on but If I don't have any printer paper works fine. I remove my papers when I have the completed block finished- if you take it off the sections before you put them together you loose the 'match points' that help you line everything up. since I am adding my setting triangles to the blocks I don't have to worry about match points to join them into a quilt so I can go ahead & remove the papers- if I were not adding the setting triangles I would leave the paper at least around the edges for stability and match points for completing the blocks. that's just the way it works best for me.

Anael

ckcowl, I'm working exactly like you, leaving the paper on for joining points.

gardnergal970

One thing I do is when I'm pressing the sections after joining and before joining the halves together, I take off the paper in the seam that is on the underside of the pressing....i press everything to one side and make a swirl in the center. Those are the very hardest to take off and it reduces the bulk in the center seam. I did sew from the center out on my last PP and was more successful with getting the seams to match in the center. I use the doodle pad from Walmart, 60 pages for $2. I do have to trim 1/4 inch off the side but it does work well

dungeonquilter

Wow! I just had a look at all the blocks posted. They are all lovely. When are we to start posting the second block? I don't want to fall behind, 'cause I know I will never catch up if I do. LOL

Honchey

the posting for the second block for this month will be the 17th...