I feel is must apologize for my venting the other night. I just get so frustrated with PP. I appreciate all of your thoughts and advice, especially the method of determining the size of the fabric. I did see Fons and Porter, I guess that is what started me again but forgot how she measured the fabric. I have made things, such as the "Dancing Sea Turtles", I don't have pic of that just the pattern but it was a kit and looked just like that, and Mariners Compass pillow, but maybe I expect too much. I think I will try something else and take a DEEP breath. Jayne

Hi, Cathy, I am also sending in some entries to this lotto. Sorry - thought I had written before. I will try to send three. Since I am mailing from Nova Scotia, I feel I should make it worthwhile LOL. I finished the first one tonight - my first paper piecing!! And it turned out okay though it did take a long time. I will get the other two done and in the mail to you by May 20th. This is "the long week-end" in Canada - the Monday on or before May 24th is a holiday to commemorate the Queen's birthday. In Nova Scotia everyone heads to the cottage to "open her up". Lately this has become known as the May 2-4 week-end - LOL. With company and all I don't get much sewing done. Thanks for hosting this lotto and for giving me a reason to try paper piecing. goldie

I have used regular computer paper. You have to be real careful when pulling it out, though. You can also use tissue paper or a store bought item called "golden" something something. This paper comes in a variety of widths and is gold colored; this is the most highly recommended brand. It tears easily, and water will wash away any remaining pieces. Whatever you use, make your stitches teeny-tiny!!

Heather, Also, try the link below, they have lots of PP thet you can buy and many that are free! Go to the Creating Garden! Pam Here is a link that might be useful: Two peas in a Bucket