I have a question-Do most of you cuties that embroider on towels use a cut-a-way stablizer on the bottom? Thanks

I don't like the feel of stiffness that comes with using a leave-in stabilizer, so I use a wss on the back and a layer of tulle on top. I remove the tulle that shows and it just tears off. If the towel is thick and heavy, you may have to use a tearaway.

Never. Tearaway on the bottom - WSS on the top

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by AuntAnnie 09 Sep 2015

Me, too!

by jrob 09 Sep 2015

As do I.

by RockyB 11 Sep 2015

Thanks guys!

you seem to have a few answers here hope you find the right one for you. Marian

1-2 layers of topping on top, something crisp rather than limp. Tearaway underneath and spray in place only if I must because dense design.

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by RockyB 09 Sep 2015

Thank you, I am on the look out for the crisp WSS!

I know according to Kenny on Emblibrary that he suggest to use cut a way as the stabilizer, buy after I discovered Tear and Wash Backing from The Embroidery Store www.embstore.com I was hooked. I use 2 layers on heavy designs and one layer for most regular designs. I use it on terry towels and all my kitchen towels and it is perfect for napkins, also. It comes in 20" x 25 yd rolls and 20" x 50 yard rolls.and is very economical and you get free shipping with $100. order or more. This site has nice thread also. Kay

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by RockyB 09 Sep 2015

This is where I got the idea for the cut a way, I just didn't like the idea of having the stabilizer showing on the back.

by jrob 09 Sep 2015

I don't either. He is usually spot on with hints, but in my humble opinion, he's way off here.

I use wash away on the bottom and a topper. To stop the knap from poking through I put a piece of tulle under the topper before I stitch it out. the tulle tars out easily around the edges. It helps hold down the knap. Suzanne

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by katydid 08 Sep 2015

Me, too!

by RockyB 09 Sep 2015

The tulle is a good tip, thank you!

I use tear away or WSS on the bottom and WSS topping on the top...

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by RockyB 09 Sep 2015

I like the idea of no stabilizer showing on the back, I will give it a try!

I use a tear-away, lightly spray with basting adhesive and place towel on the stabilizer. Sometimes secure the corners with pins. I do not hoop the towel. As topper I use the plastic type WSS to stop the stitches from sinking into the towel.

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by katydid 08 Sep 2015

Yes, I do very similar. I never hoop the towel, only the stabilizer. Kay

by RockyB 09 Sep 2015

Thank you, I don't hoop anything anymore, basting adhesive or tear away is my friend!

by RockyB 09 Sep 2015

When I first bought WSS, I got the plastic type and now I haven't been able to find it!

I use WSS on both top and bottom..adhesive type on the bottom. I would think if you used cut away, you have a chance of cutting the loops of the towel.

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by RockyB 09 Sep 2015

Thank you, I like this better than the cut a way.