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paper piecing removal of paper and what stitch length?

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ollie1shoe
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paper piecing removal of paper and what stitch length?

Post by ollie1shoe » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:00 pm

how is the best way to get the paper off the block after you finish the quilt sure dont want to tear my stitches loose i have been using a 2.0 stitch length do you use that length are longer length? this is my first attempt at paper piecing any other suggestions would be appreciated ollie1shoe

Redsaltbox
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Re: paper piecing removal of paper and what stitch length?

Post by Redsaltbox » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:05 pm

I usually fold the paper a couple of tims and gently tear. It seems to come off ok. But I'm sure there are other tips for getting it off. I think that stitch length is ok.

Rose92
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Re: paper piecing removal of paper and what stitch length?

Post by Rose92 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:15 pm

I trace my stitching with the point of my stylus, to break the little bridges of paper between the stitches, and off the paper comes.

sewcarolyn
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Re: paper piecing removal of paper and what stitch length?

Post by sewcarolyn » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:08 pm

I have been doing a great deal of PP and your stitch length is ok. I also crease along the stitch line and then tear the paper off. For the little pieces that stick I have found when I gently steam them to block them square the steam loosens it and it comes out easily I use the long tweezers from my serger to GENTLY remove it. Carol Doak (the PP Queen) says if a little is left it will dissolve over time so don't stress about it.

MAWmum
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Re: paper piecing removal of paper and what stitch length?

Post by MAWmum » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:24 pm

I have used a washcloth that is damp and lay it on the pp then in aobut 30 minutes the paper just rolls up and away.

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