But then the excess stabilizer has to be cut away and from the tiny spots in the embroidery. That alone will be more time consuming then the prep and then the stabilizer will be under the threads making it heavy. I don't put in a bowl, I spray and iron like starch. I don't let it set for any time. Works the same for me. I tried the wash away and tear away, way to much hassle. I'm glad we all have choices.
I'm entering some of my work in the machine embroidery category at a quilt show. I'm anxious to get the judges remarks good or bad.