I used a tearaway. I don't make the quilts. I digitize designs, then test stitch them. The sew-outs, I give to one of the ladies in our car club. She takes them to the senior center and they use them to make quilts for charity. I asked her if the stabilizer I use is okay and she said that there is no problem. Wish I had the time to make a quilt using each set of designs I have done. Just finished stitching up a couple of sets of airplanes and ships. She said they need more things for boys and men.