Using the parchment paper as a stabilizer and stitching the windows, etc in place on an individual building seems to be a good idea.
Here's a building backed by parchment paper with the details stitched in place using invisible thread and a zigzag stitch.
Here's the back. The different thread colors are because I was using up thread on three bobbins.
The fun part starts when you have to tear off the parchment paper. Here's the first try at that.
Then I used tweezers and tape to try to get off as much of the leftover paper bits as possible. At some point I have to accept that I can' get them all off. I might play with this some more tonight while watching TV, but it's pretty much done.
So now onto the next building.
Linking to Nina-Marie.
Thanks for reading.
Chris
Is there a reason why you backed the building with parchment paper vs. other products? If you are looking for something that will tear away easily, there is Golden Threads quilting paper. I use this to guide intricate motifs that I want to FMQ, but I don't see why it can't be used on the backside. Does the backing have to be removed? If not there are a variety of light/thin layer solutions. Personally, I love fusible webbing to attach my pieced work to whatever other layer I might need. Saves hours of tweezing out the bits and pieces. Most importantly, your quilting is spectacular and gives you building dimension.
ReplyDeleteOMG the tediousness of all this paper removing!!! I'm with Gwyned, there must be a better solution. I have used Ricky Tims stable stuff before and it removes quite easily and if it all doesn't come out it is soft enough to stay in. https://sewcreativequilting.ca/products/ricky-tims-stable-stuff-poly-50-sheets-8-5x11-ea.html. I've also used Golden Threads paper but found if my stitches were small it was tedious to remove but probably better than parchment especially with zigzag. Good luck, you've got miles to go before you sleep (finish).
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