This is more for the Cuties in Australia. Where do you buy your WWS from and what weight do you buy. How many layers do you use when doing FSL? I bought some really nice WWS ages ago but can't remember where.

Hi Lyn,

I used to buy mine from SPOTLIGHT here in Newcastle, but after chatting with Meg have bought some from USA - still waiting for it to arrive - mail is slow from there. Ordered before Christmas!

It depends on the stitches as to how much I use - I much prefer the MESH type one, don't like the plastic. If it's under 10,000 stitches then I only use one layer, if it's over that then 2 layers. It's up to each individual as to how much to use, but it you want a nicer firm design - use 2 layers.

Love and blessings Chris

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by pennifold 09 Jan 2012

P.S. If you want to check it out PM Shirlene - as she is our FSL expert. Love Chris

by mi30kaja 09 Jan 2012

Thanks Chris, Will check out Spotlight next time I go.

Lyn, thank you for asking this question I buy from Creek Creations, but reading Meganne's post I think I will check those site out. I use 2 layers for FSL. Hugs Sally

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by mi30kaja 09 Jan 2012

I have just ordered some from Creek Creations and have also bought some from Marathon Threads before.

I bought my last lot through Marathon, sorry I carnt remember the price

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by aussiequilter 09 Jan 2012

I use 2 sheets as well,I find solvy rips apart its really only good for towels.

Although I have done one layer of wash-away and one solvey if Im running short of
wash-away

by mi30kaja 09 Jan 2012

I am using some from Matathon at the moment.

Sorry late replying. For a long time I have been buying from Creek Creations, they are very efficient and have a great range, also lovely cottons. I first found them on eBay.

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by mi30kaja 09 Jan 2012

I buy a lot from Creek Creations. I find them very helpful.

Hi, i buy my wss from The sewphisticated stitcher,i use vilene for all my fsl projects, i really like it. I have tried those wss looks like plastic, yuck LOL They have many different other notions and blanks etc also at this site. There is a area to see how much shipping cost would be for you if you decide to order from them. Hope this helps you, have a great day!

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by mi30kaja 09 Jan 2012

Thank You I will check them out. It is always good to know what is around.

I get mine from Designs By Sick, the fabric type. Seems to be the standard postage to Australia is $28 (US) so I buy lots of rolls of stabiliser at a time - as in several rolls of each type that I'll use. At the time it was the only place I knew of where I could get diamond mesh stabiliser for making quilts. Takes a while to get here, but it still works out cheaper than buying it here. Weird, eh? I once bought a package of that plastic-y one from Spotlight only to find out it was a small square and cost something like $30! (was a german brand but can't think of the name right now) xXx

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by danababes 09 Jan 2012

Forgot to say that I use 2 layers of the fabric type of solvy but dunno the weight, sorry.

by mi30kaja 09 Jan 2012

This is interesting. Wonder why it is sometimes cheaper to buy O/S. Thank You.

I get all my supplies from Echidna. Probably because I am only 15 minutes from head office, but I think they are the best supplier in Australia, if you are an platinum club member I think you get free shipping, but check it out just in-case I am wrong.

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by mi30kaja 09 Jan 2012

Thanks Alice. I will be busy checking out all of the links today.

Lyn I buy mine in bulk from either Shopper'sRule or ABC, the one listed below.
I love the fabric type WSS far better than the plastic type, which I didn't like at all.

ABC has theirs on special and they charge a reasonable price for postage, which makes it so much cheaper than anywhere you can buy it here in Aus.

Shopper's Rule recently had a great special for a 25 yd x 11" roll of WSS mesh stabiliser, I bought some to try it, it was only $30 AUD including postage.

It works out way more cost effective than ABC's 24" x 5yd.

With Shopper's Rule it is beneficial to sign up as a member (free) and get their specials newsletter emails. Their only drawback is very slow delivery time to Australia.

As for how much to use, I use two sheets, criss/crossed for FSL but only one layer as a topping.

I hope this helps.
Hugs and roses, Meganne

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by mi30kaja 09 Jan 2012

Meganne Thanks. I will be busy shecking them all out.

by snowbird42 10 Jan 2012

I buy mine for creek creations ...soozie

I buy the vilene WSS from Spotlight, especially when I get the vouvhers for $40 off If you spend $100. Makes it a good price. hugs Helen

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by beatie58 09 Jan 2012

Helen, Didn't know Spotlight sold WSS will check out my local store. hugs sally

by mi30kaja 09 Jan 2012

Good Idea. Will check it out next time they have the 40% discount.

I buy mine from creek creation.I love all their WWS. Nice ,friendly and helpful.Good prices and varity of weights,widths and lenghts. I am guided by their description as to what weight I buy, for what project. Hope this is helpful.
Toodles
Anne

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by granniebea 09 Jan 2012

Usually use 2 layers for FSL. Sometimes 1 in the hoop and use the smaller pieces floating on top.

by mi30kaja 09 Jan 2012

Thanks Anne, Actually I have just bought some from Creek Creations and suspect this is where I bought the other lot. I have also bought some from another place but do not like it as much as the first buy.