I have had the same problem. I will be watching this to see what everyone else is using.
Kathy

I have a selection of rolls from Lords Sewing in Oswaldtwistle, Lancs and Sue gets huge rolls and chops them up from somewhere in Nottingham. Both of which are pretty useless places to buy from for you unless you want to come and visit us in the UK.

I use Gunold tear away
Item #: 663W2018
QUICK TEAR 2018, 1.8 oz
23" X 125 YD. ROLL
TEAR-AWAY

Your Price: $ 81.50 RL Quick Tear 2018 is a 1.8 oz. heavy weight tear-away backing that tears easily and cleanly. It is best used on heavy denim, canvas, caps, corduroy, cotton twill, hats, leather, lingerie, sheets, sweatshirts, t-shirts, towels and robes. Tear-away backings should be used on woven materials that have little stretch and don't need much stabilization, and in situations where the reverse side of the embroidery can be seen (towels, sheets...etc.) 2018 is a wet-laid backing which is best for embroidery because it doesn't stretch in any direction.
I just cut up a bunch of the sizes I use and stitch away until they are gone and then do it again. 125 yds lasts a long time, but I don't sew like Vicki and Carolyn. :)

I use the Metro Tear-Away Stabilizer rolls...I have them both, but I use the 76 gram weight the most...

I just bought two 50 yard rolls at world weidner . Spend at least $19.00 and you'll get free shipping and fast too. They are located in Oklahoma USA

I buy a 25 yard roll from sewingmachine.com, I think for under $14. It's their lowest price no name brand and I love how it tears and how it holds the stitches. It has a crispness unlike others I have tried. They also offer the pricier kinds, such as Floriani. I'm a walk in customer, so I don't know about their shipping. Also, quite excellent price on the big cones of thread in several brands, if you need more thread, and who doesn't?

I do all of my embroidery shopping at Allstitch. I can't remember the entire address since I have it bookmarked. I get all of my tools, stabilizers, threads, bobbins etc there. It is a USA company based on Maryland. They do charge shipping if your order is under $150. But their quality is excellent and their service can't be beat. I always make a big enough order that I don't have shipping charges. If there is another embroiderer near you, go in together to avoid shipping charges. Thanks for all you do for us.

I use Floriani tearaway, but it is pricey. I can buy it nearby, so I figure what I save on shipping makes it more affordable. I do like how cleanly it tears.