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    Old 01-10-2012, 08:33 AM
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    I use regular printer paper because I copy for free or purchase most of my paper piecing patterns off the internet. I have also been told, but never tried it, that onion skin works well in printers and is easy to sew on. Sometimes I buy 8 1/2 by 11 paper tablets and use that because it is cheaper than 20 lb. printer paper. Whatever you use, have fun. Paper piecing is my favorite. And you have started out beautifully.
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    Old 01-10-2012, 08:41 AM
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    I decided to go look for the newsprint paper and found the following if anyone is interested.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...W7RPPPM4X6BS1C
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    Old 01-10-2012, 09:00 AM
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    I love to paper piece, too. I use the cheapest copy paper I can find or if Perfect Piecing by June Tailor is on sale, I'll buy that. It's okay to work with but I think my copy paper is best. So why use anything else, I don't have an answer for that. LOL..
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    Old 01-10-2012, 09:47 AM
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    I too love pp! I am starting a quilt for my sister with schoolhoused and log cabin blocks. It is easy to see how to break the pattern up for paper piecing - it will make those schoolhouses stand tall and straight!
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    Old 01-10-2012, 09:48 AM
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    Oh and I buy newsprint by the ream. Dirt cheap.
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    Old 01-10-2012, 11:40 AM
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    Glad you like paper piecing. Keep going and expanding your projects. Practice is sometimes frustrating, but the rewards are worth it.
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    Old 01-11-2012, 05:24 AM
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    You did good-keep at it.
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    Old 01-11-2012, 05:42 AM
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    You did a very good job.
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    Old 01-11-2012, 06:11 AM
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    I use regular old computer paper...works fine
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    Old 01-11-2012, 06:24 AM
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    Great job. I absolutely love paper piecing. When I update my blog, I have pics of some of my projects on my so not updated blog: 2manyhobbiesnever.blogspot.com. I really like that you can create projects using really tiny pieces of fabric and it's easy!
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