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I, too, would think it would be hard to see through the constrution paper. I have been using regular printer paper. Most of it comes off easily, but sometimes it does tug on the stitches quite a bit. I am working on a quilt of a farm scene. I am going to paper piece some of the blocks where the sky meets the ground so that I don't have a flat horizon. It will be simple piecing.
It is not colored construction paper (although I've used that in a pinch). It is a similar texture to construction paper. I've used all sorts of paper, looking for the best for me. You name it, I've tried it.
I also try to be smart and recycle all I can. I've used phone books etc.
I like think paper fine. I just prefer something not as slick. One year I was looking around my printer area for paper to print a block really quick without having to run for the store to purchase printer paper. I had a drawing pad from the $store there and tried it. Have never looked back.
Some pads are slicker and thinner than others in the feel and texture. I have not had a problem with the visual, I keep a bright table light next to my machine and hold my paper & fabric up to that.
The paper really does come off much easier than regular paper.