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by ssarner 25 Sep 2008 ( edited Sep 26'08 19:25 )
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Everyone knows stabilizer is not cheap. One tip is I use water soluable thread to sew water soluable stabilizer together that way the whole thing is all water soluable.

Comments (13)
by Cutie #8325825 25 Sep 2008
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I never knew there was such a thing as water soluable thread where do you get it from? I don't mind "wasting" thread on basting stitches since we got all the tips on what to do w/ thread scraps.
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by ssarner 25 Sep 2008
www.shoppersrule.com

Other places sale it too.
by adelmarie 26 Sep 2008
Yes, it is mostly used by quilters to baste the fabric. I can also be used to create really nice fringed embroidery designs.
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by toet 25 Sep 2008
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thankyou*4u
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by sllakin 25 Sep 2008
+6
Great idea! Will have to try to find this!
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by americangirl 25 Sep 2008
+5
Thanks for the tip. I will have to look into it.
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by nova533 25 Sep 2008
+5
good idea ... *4U
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by nglover1 25 Sep 2008
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Thank You for the idea. A flower for you
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by lbrow 25 Sep 2008
+6
I think that sounds like a teriffic idea. Now where do I purchase h2o soluable thread please? *4U
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by ssarner 25 Sep 2008
U can get it just about anywhere. I brought mine at shoppersrule.com. There is also fusible thread. We r just living in a such wonderful world.
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by clawton 25 Sep 2008
+4
Didn't realize there was such a thing. Thanks
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by ssarner 25 Sep 2008
I also find out the fusible thread.
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by blhamblen 25 Sep 2008
+3
Great tip, I iron them (no steam) between brown paper to make the hoop size I need, can use LOTS of small scraps to make 1 big one. *2U
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by blhamblen 25 Sep 2008
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Remember to wind the bobbin in the same water soluable thread..... :) I know Joanne's Fabrics has it on-line & in stores. *'s
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by ssarner 25 Sep 2008
I will definitely try your method.
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by adelmarie 26 Sep 2008
+3
thanks for the tip, sounds like a really good idea
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by colonies1 26 Sep 2008
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thanks for telling us *4u all
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by katydid 26 Sep 2008
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I saw water soluble thread advertised, but they didn't give me a hint as to it's purpose. Now I know I might try it, thanks to you sweetie!!! You need some flowers. 867- I'll bump you up a little. Get a larger container!!!