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G'Morn family, I am venturing into the world of FSL, and I have H20-Gone stabilizer from Wallies. Should I use one or two layers? Does this depend on stitch count? Thanks and hugs.
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sufferingsonje
07 Oct 2008
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I'm not sure how strong that stabilizer is but I would use 2 layers for any design. Hope this helps. *4u
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Suffering, It was lbrow that recommended the H20-Gone. I never ask her this question tho. I do not know how many use this stabilizer. Hugs and a flower.
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I always use at least 2 layers. I have found the type that's sorta like fabric works better than the film type.
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Yes, Greeyb I started with the see thru kind and had all sorts of problems. The fabric kind works much better. Hugs and a flower.
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I don't do a lot of FSL work, but I used the heavy "Badge Master" and had no problem with design tearing away. perhaps mariahail or Shirlene will see this as they are the experts!!!
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Thank you Katydid, I do not know of your stabilizer, new name to me. I hate to bother Shirlene, as I know she is busy getting ready for her website. I do not know how many use the H20-Gone. Hugs and a flower.
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It really depends upon how heavy the stablizer is. I use heavy weight Solvy and only use one layer. I will also depend upon whether it has a heavy (dense) stitch count.
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Thanks Clawton, That is what I most wondered about is if the stitch count was when one or tew layers should be used ?? Hugs and aflower.
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Cutie #8325825
07 Oct 2008
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You can use one layer it is a fiberous stabilizer, make sure you hoop it nice and tight. I have used H2O gone and wash away (fiberous) made by pellen sold at Joanns
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Sorry Misscharlie I am not sure I understand, Is H20gone and what you buy at Joanns the same?? Is what you buy at Joanns also more like fabric?? What is the price per yard?? Hugs and aflower.
by Cutie #8325825
08 Oct 2008
yes it is fiberous (fabric like) it is $3.49 a yd at joanns but I use the 40% coupon so it is $2.09 a yd
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Lots of folks turn the 2 sheets in different directions as in one going north/south and 1 going east/west.;)
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Thank you Jrob, Do you know what stitch count that requires two pieces of fabric type stabilizer?? Hugs and aflower.
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Watch out...it is addicting...I love FSL and look EVERYWHERE for it :) I have been stitching X-mas ornaments and angels on tulle (wedding weight)
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Oh wow Blhamblen, I have not done much and I am already addicted. At first I was afraid to even try, Shirlene encouraged me to try it, so my addiction is all her fault. HaHa!! God bless her, as it is sooooo much fun. Hugs and a flower.
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claudenicolas
07 Oct 2008
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Thank you for this question, inote down the answers which are very intersting also for me.
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I know Claudenicloas, don't we have the greatest family in the world?? Hugs and aflower.
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Don't know what price is at JoAnn's but at Walmart it's $1.89 a yrd. I look at the design & if it's not real dense I will use one layer n hoop of the fibrous h2gone n other word if it looks light & airy. If it's a more dense design I will use 2 pieces hooped n different directions as jrob suggests. B sure u have new sharp needle. I think U will really like the FSL once us do it. B sure & let us see it. *4u dear
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Lbrow, Thank you, I will just need to watch my stitch counts as I use one or two layers. I do understand what you mean by how dense the design is and how to place the stabilizer. I have done some, and I am addicted already. I sure do not like the idea of Wally's closing their fabric areas. I do not know of anyone elce that carries the h2gone. I don't know what Joanns carries for stabilizer. I have learned the hard way what a difference the stabilixer makes for a good or bad embroidery design. Hugs & a flower.