I would like to do embroidery on quilted calico (100% cotton with a polyester backing). What type of stabiliser should I use? Also, do you hoop this type of fabric? Thanks in anticipation. Lyn

Thank you for asking.

The toaster 1:
The mixer 2:

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by crazystitcher 23 Feb 2011

thanks, Bev, for your helpful answer - not my question, but great to learn from O.P.'S questions - glad Lyn asked about this - flowers to you both

Emblibrary has a super project for a mixer cover.
Will try find the link.
From Bev

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by bevgrift 23 Feb 2011

sorry here is the link but it is this one at:http://sewing.about.com/library/w...

The emblibrary has a toaster cover:http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/ELPr...

Hello Lyn,
I have not long ago did some embroidery on some quilted fabric. Some I have quilted myself and some from Spotlight. I didn't use any Stabilizer on either and I did Hoop it. Lyn

Lyn, happy stitching and I do hope you post a picture of your mixer cover with you have it finished in PROJECTS. *4U

You've got a great answer! Look forward to seeing pictures.

See you've gotten your answer, this method works well.

Is it the prequilted calico that you might use for bags,tablerunners.etc? It will be difficult to hoop but you can use a medium weight stabilizer(I would use tear away),hoop that,then use temporary spray adhesive on the stabilizer.Position your fabric on the sprayed stabilizer then if you have the capability,baste stitch around the design area & you are ready to embroider.Hope this helps.

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by debswebster 06 Jan 2011

Thank you for this question and the helpful answer.

by lyn4 06 Jan 2011

Thank you for the answer rachap & the interest from the others. Yes, it is the type you asked about. My DH gave me a fabulous Kenwood Mixer for Xmas, as it is sooooo heavy it needs to stay on the kitchen bench. I am going to make a cover for it. Thanks again, Lyn.

by rachap 07 Jan 2011

You will enjoy the stand mixer--maybe almost as much as your embroidery machine!!