thanks so much for all your info.....it is really useful to me.....one more quick (is there such a thing in quilting!!) question...what is the difference in fusable, and stabilizer...i do fuse all my appliques to the fabric before i start to satin stitch....i even sometimes use the satin stitch as the quilting process, so there are three layers: top batting bottom.......thanks again for all your help...this is the most friendly board!!!!! gina