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Saturday, June 21, 2008

Why Use a Stabilizer?

When I brought home my first embroidery machine, I did not understand the point of using a stabilizer. Hand embroidery does not require stabilizer, so why do I need it for machine embroidery?

Embroidery machines stitch very quickly, which puts a lot of stress on the fabric as the stitches pull this way and that. If you ever tried to embroider a filled design without stabilizer, you soon saw the fabric distorting and pulling at the sides of the hoop. The stabilizer takes most of the strain off the fabric to keep distortion to a minimum. Stabilizer will also help to keep the embroidery design flat and pretty after laundering.

There are exceptions. You do not need stabilizer if you are quilting in the hoop. You may use water-soluble stabilizer on very lightweight fabrics with open, lightweight designs, to make freestanding lace or on fiberglas screening.

Even the best stabilizer can not make up for a poorly crafted design. If you have stabilized properly and the design is still a mess, check the design (see previous issues of the StitchFun News).

Next issue: that new baby!

from Mary Jane Allen of Perfect Little Stitches

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The Fourth of July is just around
the corner. This new Angel of Light
with a patriotic theme is just the thing 
to hang in your house or car window.
Of course, it's not just for the Fourth! 
Keep some for yourself and give some
as gifts. Very easy to make and 
complete directions are included.

Offering Unique Projects
and Exceptional
Embroidery For Your
Creative Pleasure

Use twin needles for the basket, then
single needle for the remainder of the design.
Directions for using twin needles
included in download.

Dog Name Tag

Is it time for a new tag for your furry friend?
You can personalize this one.
Also, it won't jingle when they walk.

Cat tag available too.

Looking for a unique graduation gift?
How about a graduation puppy from
Heart N Sole.
This is completed in the hoop, includes
collar with date tag and graduation cap.

MOOSE B STITCHIN

HOME OF THE "IN THE HOOP" EMBROIDERY PROJECTS

HIPPY BEARS 1

Make these cute fluffy little bears
in the hoop. The only sewing required
is slip stitching the buttonhole closed
on the back.

New!!
The Teeny Boys at Play
are some busy little guys!

All Teeny Outdoor Fun designs
are sale-priced through Friday,
June 27, 2008.

Pick up a free sample
from this new set.

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Thank you for reading!

Mary Jane
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