I used cut-a-way. It won't matter in the quilt and will hold the design nicely for a long time.;)
Hi Quiltgrama, I am no expert, however, with tearaway I do not think your designs would have the support that they would with a cutaway trimmed about i/4 th inch after embroidery. I think the cutaway would support your designs after wash better. Hope I have given you something to think about. Hugs and flower.