hello ladies, i too got a new embroidery sewing machine and have done some practise pieces i've used the tear-a-way stabilizer. I really like the results and is quite easy to use. I purchased a huge piece of stabilizer when i pick up my machine. It must be approx. 24 inches wide and i got 2 meters long. I dont remember what it cost, but the other day i purchased from other store some tear a way and its on a roll. The size is 8" by 25 yards. This only cost me $21.00.
This stabilizer doesn't have any glue, i just cut a piece a bit larger then the hoop, put the material next on top, put the hoop together and sew away. Then when its done take the hoop apart and slowly tear a way the stabilizer. Great results, easy to use .