VELLUM vs FREEZER PAPER -- Considerations

[Barbara B.]

Be sure you are printing on the matte paper side of freezer paper, not the plastic coating side.

having a laser printer at home i went to the library to use their inkjet printer with my freezer paper for printing. the ink never dried & just smears. can you give specifics like what type paper & any special printer settings. i would like to try this method

[Pegi C.]

Usually ink jet printers are used because of the heat problem with laser printers. I'm not sure if regular patterns will work or not on laser printers.

[Carol R.]

I am using June Taylor perfect piecing foundation paper. It is just as transparent as vellum, and it doesn't curl like vellum when ironing the seams.

[Barbara B.]

The Carol Doak Foundation paper will work for month 1 even though you can’t see through it.

Be sure to watch all FOUR Videos before beginning.

[Aimee M.]

What are you all printing on? I don't have an inkjet printer at home - we just have an old laser (I think) that my husband uses for work stuff. I should probably order my vellum, I've slipped on getting my supplies together whoops I also have some Carol Doak foundation paper, might try that out as well. And maybe i need to get a printer?

[Barbara B.]

Becky uses vinyl to make an overlay for appliqué placement. As there is very little appliqué in this quilt there are workarounds I will discuss in Month 2.
If you do lots of appliqué projects her method is a good one to learn, it avoids making marks on the front of the quilt.

[Susan W.]

I noticed that vinyl is available for purchase from TQS, recommended for BOM 2026. What will this be used for? I just want to know if I can use what I already have or need to purchase. Thank you.

[Kyla V.]

Is there different types of "vellum"? Because I bought a pad of "vellum" and I can barely see my hand underneath one sheet of it.

[Barbara B.]

You are so right. I am almost done both of my Game On! quilts through Month 3. I have watched all the videos several times. Becky is presenting a “Master Class” on paper piecing. There is so much content to help everyone. Today I wrote my Month 1 blog and prepped for the month 1 LIVE December 29, more instruction coming there.

Thanks for the reminder Becky’s previous BOM Sizzle show is worth watching too. I will do a separate topic about that.

Get ready to have fun!

[lholzhu]

Thanks Barbara for your insight on using vellum. I have never used it, but look forward to learning. I looked back to the Show # 2401 when Becky talked about using it and various techniques on that BOM, probably very similar to 2026. I HIGHLY recommend people watching it while waiting for upcoming instructions. I learned a lot and I am sure it will be reinforced with upcoming videos. One thing that was emphasized then will be done again…not matter if you are a beginner or experienced READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS. Becky has planned everything out to take the work out for you.

i am using my fabric stash…and enjoyed picking fabrics and labeling them. I have a few I am unsure of, but cannot wait for this adventure to begin.

Thanks for the encouragement Helen! I'm a pretty longtime quilter and have pushed my way through some paper piecing and have always said "never again!" But this BOM called to me and hopefully by the end I'll have conquered paper piecing! I've followed The Quilt Show for years but never done the BOM. On to adventure!

[Barbara B.]

Linda, send an email to [email protected] to let them know your name does not show on your profile. They can fix it internally.

[Barbara B.]

I gave this a good try and had NO LUCK keeping the fabric glued to the vellum. Being able to see through the vellum for Month 2 is so important. So I will sew through the Vellum for these large Corner blocks for the Medallion center. I need "the fastest method that gives me the result I want". For me, that is printing several pages of vellum and sewing through it for Month 2.

[Helen W.]

Kathleen F. Bet you will love paper piecing by the end of 2026. I have been doing it for decades
and for accuracy of weird points it is perfect. I will be more than willing to help you with any things
that give you problems. But with Barbara Black and Becky Goldsmith leading the group you will
have success, I have no doubts about that. The mirror image is what confuses most people.
With vellum you can see thru to see if it is going to cover the area you need to cover. Before
vellum if I had really hard angles (look at some of Judy Neimeyers patterns to see what I mean),
I would take the thread out of the top of the machine put the length on baste and stitch the lines.
Then you would see the holes on the blank side of the newsprint where you put the fabric pieces to see where the fabric needs. Another way is to lay the paper on a light box and trace the lines to
the side of the newsprint that you will be putting the fabric on. Just looking at the blank side
of the newsprint and thinking that is where the block will be freaks some people out.
to cover. It worked, but I like vellum much better. I have done the freezer paper method, but
it kept unsticking and then I was totally frustrated. I have always loved the forum for inspiration
and help and helping others, so get ready for a fun, fun year. Are you new to The Quilt Show?
HelenW