I agree with ckcowl. I stitch mine down also. I know it can take countless thread changes but if you are going to take the time to make something so detailed and beautiful, it should be done right. I want my items to last and be enjoyed. Using good stabilizer is important because it helps you easily place and anchor your items. Stitching makes them permanently attached. My worst nightmare would be to look at something I made and see the pieces coming undone and hanging.