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by dlmds 26 Feb 2008 ( edited Feb 27'08 15:53 )
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Stabilizer can be expensive. If you cut about 1and 1/2 your needed length you can use it 2 times.[ 5x7, cut 8x20 for 2 designs] Use one end then unhoop and use the other end.

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by ruthie 26 Feb 2008
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Thanks dlmds, good idea. I cut mine, in long strips (1 metre or more), and do hoop widths for each hoop I have, then just roll the excess on an empty paper towel roll, fasten with pins, clips, pegs whatever to keep it out of the way. Makes your stabiliser go a l-o-n-g way. Plus you don't have to cut stabiliser for every project! Just make sure that you allow enough room around your machine for this. Hugs and flowers.
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by shirlener88 26 Feb 2008
+3
Thank you both - for the tips - I will be using them - a flower for each of you.
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by dlonnahawkins 27 Feb 2008
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Another thing that I do if I am making multiple items with same design, or close to same size is to put a scrap piece of the stabalizer over the previous area, and then stay stitch around it. This has worked well if I can think ahead!
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by tmbache 27 Feb 2008
+2
Hummm I like ruthies idea going to try that one!!! thank and flowers to you all.
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by tmjanecek 27 Feb 2008
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What a GREAT idea! Thanks!
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by dlmds 27 Feb 2008
+1
I love all the extra advice I always recieve, you are all so talented. Thanks to each of you. Hugs and flowers.