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    Old 08-23-2010, 11:05 AM
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    Hope someone can help me. :roll:

    I want to monogram a towel wrap for my MIL for xmas.
    Do I need to put any special stabilizer or anything on top of the towel to keep the stitches from sinking into the towel??
    Thanks!!
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    Old 08-23-2010, 11:07 AM
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    Yes, a light water soluble stabilizer will keep the stitches on top of the towel and out of the nap :D:D:D
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    Old 08-23-2010, 11:08 AM
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    I would use a wash away on the front of the towel. I have also used Something called heat away brush off stabilizer, I found it at a Salvation army resale store.
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    Originally Posted by Ms Grace
    Hope someone can help me. :roll:

    I want to monogram a towel wrap for my MIL for xmas.
    Do I need to put any special stabilizer or anything on top of the towel to keep the stitches from sinking into the towel??
    Thanks!!
    Yes, you need to use water soluble stabilizer on top to keep the stitches from sinking in. Sulky makes Sulky Solvy in two weights. Either one will work for towels. If you have more questions PM me and I can help you out.
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    Old 08-23-2010, 11:14 AM
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    Thanks everyone for all the quick replies.
    I really appreciate it. :-D
    Guess I'll need to go to Hancock fabrics tomorrow. ;)
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    Old 08-23-2010, 11:16 AM
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    Originally Posted by grann of 6
    Originally Posted by Ms Grace
    Hope someone can help me. :roll:

    I want to monogram a towel wrap for my MIL for xmas.
    Do I need to put any special stabilizer or anything on top of the towel to keep the stitches from sinking into the towel??
    Thanks!!
    Yes, you need to use water soluble stabilizer on top to keep the stitches from sinking in. Sulky makes Sulky Solvy in two weights. Either one will work for towels. If you have more questions PM me and I can help you out.

    What is the better weight to use?
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    Old 08-23-2010, 11:45 AM
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    Originally Posted by Ms Grace
    Originally Posted by grann of 6
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    Hope someone can help me. :roll:

    I want to monogram a towel wrap for my MIL for xmas.
    Do I need to put any special stabilizer or anything on top of the towel to keep the stitches from sinking into the towel??
    Thanks!!
    Yes, you need to use water soluble stabilizer on top to keep the stitches from sinking in. Sulky makes Sulky Solvy in two weights. Either one will work for towels. If you have more questions PM me and I can help you out.

    What is the better weight to use?
    I have used both. I think I like the lighter weight best but either will work fine.
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    Old 08-23-2010, 11:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by grann of 6
    Originally Posted by Ms Grace
    Originally Posted by grann of 6
    Originally Posted by Ms Grace
    Hope someone can help me. :roll:

    I want to monogram a towel wrap for my MIL for xmas.
    Do I need to put any special stabilizer or anything on top of the towel to keep the stitches from sinking into the towel??
    Thanks!!
    Yes, you need to use water soluble stabilizer on top to keep the stitches from sinking in. Sulky makes Sulky Solvy in two weights. Either one will work for towels. If you have more questions PM me and I can help you out.

    What is the better weight to use?
    I have used both. I think I like the lighter weight best but either will work fine.
    Thanks so much! :D
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    Old 08-23-2010, 06:01 PM
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    YES YES YES - when doing towels, I use stabilizer on the back and I use 2 layers of topper - my favorite is OESD's Aquafilm.
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    Old 08-24-2010, 03:05 AM
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    I don't use stabilizer on the back just thread in the bobbin that matches the towel. With wash away on the front.
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