thanks Prism for your info--I'll make note of both the purple daisies stablizer and also Beth Ferrier's -I've avoided it mostly cause a) I'm lazy about the prep b) I don't like raw edge or satin stitch c) I'm not fond of handwork. But I do like the turned edge machined and this sounds like a good way to get great results. I'm sold on the glue sticks after taking a Judy Niemeyer instructor taught class, too.
I haven't compared the Superior Bottom Line with similar color MicroThread--maybe the MicroThread seems heavier cause it has more sheen--or maybe I'm just imagining it! but I do like the MicroThread.