Thanks, you guys are always so helpful!

Sandy Welcome to the finest group of people on the internet. Cute embroidery is a family not just a site, & u will quickly find this out I'm sure. Glad u like FSL that's one of my faves also. WSS that's ;more like fabric is the best to use. You've gotten some good answers & again welcome to cutes *4U

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I use 2 layers of floriani wash away and here is a link to Dainty Stitches which has a few freebies in FSL for you, enjoy, *4u

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by sandy38001 24 Sep 2008

Thanks for the info and for the site. I looked at it briefly but will to back and download the freebies. *

I use one layer of 80 micron film type wss (normal weight is only 20 micron thick). Works perfectly.

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by sandy38001 24 Sep 2008

Thanks, where do you get it? *

I use 2 layers H2gone it is a light wt stabilizer, that looks like the consistancy of a fabric sotener sheet. There is also the kind that looks like a plastic wrap never tried it am happy with the WSS fabric type. I search freebies all over the place lol

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by sandy38001 24 Sep 2008

Thanks, I like freebies too, but only have one FSL one. Ha! I've never looked for them before but will now that I'm hooked on it. *

I use one layer of water soluble Solvy heavy weight and it seems to work well. You may need to double the lighter weight one.

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by sandy38001 24 Sep 2008

I would like to find something that only requires one layer. Thanks *

I tried Aquafilm and the result was not good. I tried Aqua Magic Plus and the result was a lot better. It was a bit stiff after the first clean (water). I used double layer of it and single layer. The result was almost identical. Thanks PAt

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by sandy38001 24 Sep 2008

Thanks, I'll know not to try the Aquafilm. *

I haven't done any but wanted to give flowers to you all that have.

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by sandy38001 24 Sep 2008

If you try one, you'll love it!!!

Sandy, FSL is so much fun; I'm glad that you liked it! Please post your project so that we can see it. I use Vilene or a similar type of woven water soluble stabilizer. I find that there is more stability to the design, especially when it's still in the hoop. You can use Solvy or a similar type of clear film type WSS, but sometimes it will start to tear away from the design as you stitch. Also, use at least 2 layers of WSS for your FSL designs. Good luck on future FSL projects!...Barb

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by sandy38001 24 Sep 2008

Thanks Barb, I knew I could count on some good advise from all. *

Have you tried Badgemaster?

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by sandy38001 24 Sep 2008

Never heard of it, but will try it. Thanks *

by ssarner 24 Sep 2008

Check out the link below.
http://shoppersrule.com/pc/SP-BAD...

Bagemaster is widely used in free standing embroidery applications such as free standing lace. Badgemaster is a water soluble film similar to Solvy but much heavier. Badgemaster can be hooped by itself and stitched on directly. Once you are done stitching with Badgemaster, cut away as much as possible, immerse it in water and it will dissolve leaving just your stitching.

by sandy38001 24 Sep 2008

thanks, I don't know what I used on my first one, it was done in class and the materials were provided. *