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#2041
I agree with Louise. When I do FSL I use the same color for the bobbin as the top thread. It stands out better than using the white fine embroidery thread for the bobbin, but like Louise said, it is a personal preference.
#2042
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 433
Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend a FREE demonstration/lecture on basic machine embroidery. The instructor was very good. She showed so many features on a high end embroidery machine and most apply to about all embroidery machines. She explained the different stabilizers and the whys of when and how to use them. I learned so much and had a very good time. It was designed for anyone who has any brand of embroidery machine.
#2043
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 159
I have a stabilizer question. I want to embroider baby quilt blocks that have an outline-type design with many small spaces so I could not pick all of the tear-away stabilizer out if I use tear-away. I do not want to cut-away around the design so the edge of the cut-away would show around the design on the block. Could I...Should I...:
leave the cut-away the same size as the block and quilt over it? If so, what cut-away type and thickness?
use fabric wash-away?
...???
I will appreciate your recommendations. I used tear-away when I had denser designs on some quilt blocks and I have used embroidery to 'quilt' some areas and did not use any stabilizer on the sandwich, but I would like to have these baby squares embroidered before I start to add other blocks for the quilt top.
leave the cut-away the same size as the block and quilt over it? If so, what cut-away type and thickness?
use fabric wash-away?
...???
I will appreciate your recommendations. I used tear-away when I had denser designs on some quilt blocks and I have used embroidery to 'quilt' some areas and did not use any stabilizer on the sandwich, but I would like to have these baby squares embroidered before I start to add other blocks for the quilt top.
#2044
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 214
I have a stabilizer question. I want to embroider baby quilt blocks that have an outline-type design with many small spaces so I could not pick all of the tear-away stabilizer out if I use tear-away. I do not want to cut-away around the design so the edge of the cut-away would show around the design on the block. Could I...Should I...:
leave the cut-away the same size as the block and quilt over it? If so, what cut-away type and thickness?
use fabric wash-away?
...???
I will appreciate your recommendations. I used tear-away when I had denser designs on some quilt blocks and I have used embroidery to 'quilt' some areas and did not use any stabilizer on the sandwich, but I would like to have these baby squares embroidered before I start to add other blocks for the quilt top.
leave the cut-away the same size as the block and quilt over it? If so, what cut-away type and thickness?
use fabric wash-away?
...???
I will appreciate your recommendations. I used tear-away when I had denser designs on some quilt blocks and I have used embroidery to 'quilt' some areas and did not use any stabilizer on the sandwich, but I would like to have these baby squares embroidered before I start to add other blocks for the quilt top.
#2045
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,536
I have used the Floriani Stitch n wash and just love the way
it works.
I used it on a "redwork" embroidery block recently on the bottom
the results were that after I did the "tear away" it left the rest inside
of the design area to which I soaked it in water and it started softening
or "breaking down" the fibers of the stabilizer. It was fairly easy to go
in and tear away the larger areas but the rest would wash away in a
few washings.
This worked wonderfully for me on a couple towels that I made for a
friend.
Other people might have some other ideas also. I just mention this
kind of stabilizer because I really like the way it works.
it works.
I used it on a "redwork" embroidery block recently on the bottom
the results were that after I did the "tear away" it left the rest inside
of the design area to which I soaked it in water and it started softening
or "breaking down" the fibers of the stabilizer. It was fairly easy to go
in and tear away the larger areas but the rest would wash away in a
few washings.
This worked wonderfully for me on a couple towels that I made for a
friend.
Other people might have some other ideas also. I just mention this
kind of stabilizer because I really like the way it works.
I have a stabilizer question. I want to embroider baby quilt blocks that have an outline-type design with many small spaces so I could not pick all of the tear-away stabilizer out if I use tear-away. I do not want to cut-away around the design so the edge of the cut-away would show around the design on the block. Could I...Should I...:
leave the cut-away the same size as the block and quilt over it? If so, what cut-away type and thickness?
use fabric wash-away?
...???
I will appreciate your recommendations. I used tear-away when I had denser designs on some quilt blocks and I have used embroidery to 'quilt' some areas and did not use any stabilizer on the sandwich, but I would like to have these baby squares embroidered before I start to add other blocks for the quilt top.
leave the cut-away the same size as the block and quilt over it? If so, what cut-away type and thickness?
use fabric wash-away?
...???
I will appreciate your recommendations. I used tear-away when I had denser designs on some quilt blocks and I have used embroidery to 'quilt' some areas and did not use any stabilizer on the sandwich, but I would like to have these baby squares embroidered before I start to add other blocks for the quilt top.
#2046
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
BJayne, I always use the same thread on the top and bottom. I've tried the bobbin thread and don't care for it. If I'm doing FSL or my bottom thread will show on the top then I use the same color but if it doesn't show then I don't worry about the color. There are many ways to do it and if you go to classes with different teachers they all have what works for them and that's what you need to do. I just try to make sure the thread weight and type match, not necessarily the brand name.
#2047
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: FL
Posts: 16,574
I have a stabilizer question. I want to embroider baby quilt blocks that have an outline-type design with many small spaces so I could not pick all of the tear-away stabilizer out if I use tear-away. I do not want to cut-away around the design so the edge of the cut-away would show around the design on the block. Could I...Should I...:
leave the cut-away the same size as the block and quilt over it? If so, what cut-away type and thickness?
use fabric wash-away?
...???
I will appreciate your recommendations. I used tear-away when I had denser designs on some quilt blocks and I have used embroidery to 'quilt' some areas and did not use any stabilizer on the sandwich, but I would like to have these baby squares embroidered before I start to add other blocks for the quilt top.
leave the cut-away the same size as the block and quilt over it? If so, what cut-away type and thickness?
use fabric wash-away?
...???
I will appreciate your recommendations. I used tear-away when I had denser designs on some quilt blocks and I have used embroidery to 'quilt' some areas and did not use any stabilizer on the sandwich, but I would like to have these baby squares embroidered before I start to add other blocks for the quilt top.
If you are not going to sandwich it, then I recommend a wash away.
#2048
Just wanted to share what I made today. This was embroidered on a white hand towel for my daughter. In several weeks she will be moving with her boyfriend and wants to make the guest bathroom Americana. She had fun watching it embroider out (no unfortunately she doesn't like to sew) but I think it came out beautiful!
#2049
Power Poster
Join Date: May 2008
Location: FL
Posts: 16,574
Great job! That turned out beautiful.
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