Does this mean I should use the same weight thread as well i.e. for the white, do I use white "bobbin thread" or white embroidery thread (40wt) in the bobbin?

If I want the front side to be distinguished from the back side, I use white in the bobbin. That way there is no mistake. People who aren't familiar with machine embroidery have a hard time finding front and back, and consequently, the decorations on the Christmas tree are hung backwards, the sun catchers are hung backwards, etc., etc.

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by jacquipaul 08 Oct 2009

Thanks for the tip!
*4u!
Jacqueline

I just want to thank you for every one who replied to my question - I managed to stitch 3 FSL's today, one of which is falling apart at the edges - it looks like the outline has shifted just enough not to catch in the lace bit. Otherwise they worked great.

Thank you!!!
P.S. I will try to post in projects once they are dry!

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by jacquipaul 08 Oct 2009

Glad they are (mostly) good results.
*4u!
Jacqueline

Hi Bobbie, You will want the same color in the top and bottom but you CAN use bobbin white or black in the bottom, it works for me very well!!

I think that it really depends on what you're doing, sometimes I use all white in the bobbin and sometimes there is no other choice but to use same color in the bobbin...good luck.***

Hope everything turned out well for you bobbies. You had experts giving you advice. *4U

You will be pleased with the outcome

Bobbie, I do hope that you enjoy your first FSL item - use the same thread in both the bobbin and the top - as Deb suggested. I can't wait to see how it turned out - make sure that you post it in the PROJECT section - so we can view it, too. Good luck and have fun. *4U

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by bobbies 07 Oct 2009

Thanks, I will try shortly

You use the same (embroidery) thread in the top and bottom. Don't use bobbin thread. The finished design needs the heavier thread to support it because there is no fabric. Be sure to use the water soluable mesh, and not the clear kind that looks like plastic wrap.

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by ingrid68 07 Oct 2009

Thanks for that. I didn't know it had to be the same colour.

by shirlener88 07 Oct 2009

Not just the same color - but the same thread!!!!!!

by marjialexa 07 Oct 2009

Shh, don't tell, sometimes I use lightweight bobbin thread for stuff I don't care if it's 2 sided, works ok. Shhh, it's a secret, hee hee hee. M

by bobbies 07 Oct 2009

Thanks, I will try it shortly

by jacquipaul 08 Oct 2009

Thanks for the tips!
*4u!
Jacqueline

by clawton 08 Oct 2009

I use heavy weight solvy (which is clear)for ornaments and haven't had a problem. Viking also sells a 4X clear that works well.

by 1ladyb 08 Oct 2009

I use Badgemaster for FSL all the time with no problems.I even use 2 layers if the design is very dense. If your finished edge is coming off then that means you have your stabilizer stretched too tight. Hoop it but don't pull it super tight. When the needle pierces the stabilizer it acts like a perforation and the stabilizer will continue to tear on it's own. You need just a little slack in the stabilizer. Smooth out the stabilizer and hoop, tighten the hoop and you should be good to go.