I would like to be able to purchase enough extra fabric for the paper pieced fabrics that I don't have to cut my "chunks" of fabric as closely as Margo does! I'd gladly pay some extra to just be able to whack off a more generous hunk and stitch away!

BethMI

I just paper-pieced a test strip according to Margo and Annis' instructions and it worked like a charm! There was no fabric waste. Thanks Margo and Annis!

I just did an online research to compare prices. It does look like the same thing but the prices are considerably different. The Staedtler 11 x 17 is 25.99 compared to Office Depot 10.99 for 50 sheets. The Staedtler 8-1/2 x 11 is 12.49 compared to Office Depot 8.99 for 50 sheets. So I will continue with the Office Depot vellum since I am happy with it. I've been using it for about 2 1/2 years and have printed more than 1000 pages during that time. I've kept the cardboards off the back and have close to 20 of them.

Annis, I think I got the same as you. This link shows what I got from Staples, but Office Depot only has it online. Online says it's 16 lb, but that is not stated on cover of the pad. I love the visibility from the back side. Thanks!

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/434159/Staedtler-Plain-Vellum-Paper-8-12/

suehenyon wrote:
I will have to check that out and compare it to the Office Depot which is a 16 lb. vellum. I'm printing on a Canon, Epson, or HP, depending on which computer I'm working on at the time.

Staedtler 100% Rag Vellum prints beautifully. Whew! The other vellum I have is the weight of wedding invitation inserts.

Thanks everyone.

denise

I just looked up vellum on Staples and Office Depot. Evidently there is a 25% rag vellum, a 100% rag vellum, and others that may not list the content. I'm on my way to Staples for other products. I'll check out the 100% and give that a try, and keep y'all posted.

I have an Epson. When I did the internet search, I found others that had a problem printing vellum with this printer, too. Evidently, if a printer has a "Transparency" setting under Paper/media, there may not be a problem. I just wanted others to have a heads up, if they choose this route.
Mine came from Staples, fiber content is not listed, although it says inkjet compatible.

Thanks Annis!

I use Office Depot item #345-854. It's a translucent vellum paper made with 100 per cent cotton fiber. You will find it in the section with tracing paper. It comes in a 50 sheet pad of 11 x 17 paper. Letter size paper is also available on their website. I've been able to use it in every printer I have with no problems. I use a paper cutter to cut the sheets in half and remove the glued edge.

Good to know! Susan and Annis, where do you purchase your vellum?

I liked Annis' tip about printing patterns on vellum until I tried it on my printer. After trying to trick the printer in properties, then asking the internet, I used painter's tape to tape a piece of regular paper to the vellum with a thin edge of tape. That worked.

I never pieced with vellum before. Wow does it tear cleanly. Nice!

ladyquilter wrote:
JoJo, you can increase the size of the images in Word by clicking on the image handles. There is a limit to how much you can do this before you lose clarity, but I copied an image that stretched to 8 1/2 by 11 and can read it fine. You might also consider checking the resolution of you printer. I wouldn't print on draft.