I use a light batting between layers. Makes it stand out.
Bev

I use a sandwich of wadding between old polycotton sheeting and my top fabric. This avoids the stiffness of stabiliser in the finished product as well.

Use a little batting on the back before you sew it. Suzanne

I use bat between whatever the fabric is i am going to stipple on !!

For a more 'raised' look, use nice soft wadding. Test different thickness to find your desired look. Also try using wool or cotton or poly fibre to see what you like. What you end up using, will depend upon what the article is used for.

So sorry I have only come back to my post now. Thank you ladies for your help. This is now in my 'to do' list. Sarah.

I used a high loft polyester batting (used for quilts) for the clutch purse, and it turned out great, Low loft will give some raised, cotton none really. Remember Katulle's Christmas trees. that was high loft with larger areas between parallel stitches. So a stipple will not be so raised since the areas are smaller. I have not tried a looser polyester batting. That might give you even more texture since it will not be even height, Also if the topping is slippery, you may want to consider ways to secure it. I do a wet stabilizer "liquid goo" (vilene) for satin. Then stabilize as usual.

Hi Sarah, I was so afraid of stippling and now I absolutely love it! The main thing I have learned is to watch how thick your corners are, if the corners are too thick, you will have a hard time making them turn out nice and crisp. However thick you make your sides, see if you can have the batting end (on the inside) just before you get to the seam and especially where you join at the corners. It will make all the difference. I love using batting and a stiff stabilizer for bags, you may want to experiment first. Have fun!