Introduction

Introduction

Water soluble stabilizer offers great opportunities for art quilters to get very creative. Decorative lacework, needle-lace, lace inserts, embellishments—the possibilities are endless!

Supplies

Supplies

• Sewing machine
• Thread of choice for top
• A fine thread of similar color for the bobbin
• Water soluble stabilizer

Basic Directions

Machine Setup

• Standard foot
• Slightly loosen top tension

Directions

• Cut a piece of water soluble stabilizer approx 6” x 6”
• Sew a cross- grid pattern of straight stitch approx 1/2” apart
• Select a decorative stitch and stitch between the grid lines from left to right



• Stitch between the gridlines from top to bottom



• Rinse away the stabilizer, handling the piece gently, and watch the magic happen.