kaylfordsollimo

Looks good, too. Mission accomplished!

annette1952

Great idea! My goal this year is to learn more FMQ. I am practicing a lot drawing on paper & checking out tons of you tube videos. I am working on feathers right now. Lots of practice for sure.

citruscountyquilter

I do this but use parchment paper like you use in baking. It is transparent like tissue paper but a bit stronger so doesn't rip as much when I'm wrestling the top through the machine but still tears away easily once I've sewn my pattern. I do sections at a time, the width of the paper.

I say, whatever works for you (me) is just dandy and fine.

2manyhobbies

Smart idea. I'll give this a try as I'll be quilting a child size charity quilt soon. I like practicing on smaller pieces, and busy moms won't look too closely. Baby doesn't care either.

Barbpr

I, too, use the paper that doctors use to line their tables, like Dungeonquilter. It comes in a huge roll and I bought it at a local quilt shop for $5 a few years ago. It is a tissue about the quality of Golden Threads.
Thanks for the reminder Tartan.

skypony

sure. tissue paper is also a paper that is very thin. it is usually a white paper used to cover gifts for a present for birthdays, christmas and the like. However, it is so thin, that you can actually sew through. I hope this helps you out. You can find it at any dollar store, or walmart. You might be able to find it online. Just check your local 5 and dime store.

skypony

thanks for the tips ya'll. my goal too, is to learn FMQ.

Texas_Sue

Good idea and your quilting is lovely.

ItsJustMe

Very ingenious! I'm going to try that! Thanks for sharing!

EmiliasNana

Re: paper removal. I use a flat white artist's eraser and rub across the remaining paper caught in the stitches. Works like a charm for me. I have also used "Press and Seal" to draw designs on, using a Frixion pen. The plastic wrap "sticks" to the fabric (tho I still pin at the corners) and is transparent enough to center on a block or border. I also use the eraser to remove.