I embroidered out the Lace Christmas Pickle using different machines, different threads, and different stabilizers. I made 2 FSL pickles at the original size and 2 FSL pickles at 20% larger. Generally you should be very careful increasing the size of Free Standing Lace designs, sometimes the lace does not connect up becomes loose. I used the same thread on the top and and in the bobbin. I wish you could feel the difference the threads made. I found that I really like using the OESD Aqua Mesh stabilizer for Free Standing Lace. It dissolves easily and doesn't break away from the embroidery.
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Bottom Line |
I really like using Superior's Bottom Line Thread for Free Standing Lace. It is finer, and looks very pretty. I embroidered these samples on the artista 730E in the large Oval hoop with a Jeans needle 80/12 on OESD Aqua-Mesh and Romeo stabilizers.
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Mettler Silk Finish Cotton |
I like the different look I got using Mettler Silk Finish Cotton thread. It is a heavier thread and reminds me of using the cotton lace thread. There was lots of lint, I needed to clean my machine after each one of the three sets of samples. The results are a thicker lace design, with a nice soft feel. I embroidered these samples on the artista 200E (upgraded) in the large Oval hoop with a Universal 80/12 needle on OESD Aqua-Mesh and Romeo stabilizers.
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Mettler Polyester |
These samples made with the Mettler Polyester looked like the Mettler Silk Finish Cotton thread samples with the exception they are not as soft to the touch. Almost no lint - more like normal sewing with this thread. I embroidered these samples on the artista 630E in the large Oval hoop with a Embroidery needle 80/12 on OESD Aqua-Mesh and Romeo stabilizers.
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Isacord |
These samples were embroidered using Isacord thread. They looked very nice when finished, not as heavy and thick as either of the Mettler threads. I embroidered these samples on the 830 in the large Oval hoop with a Top-Stitch needle 90/14 on OESD Aqua-Mesh and Romeo stabilizers. The Top-Stitch needle was too big and caused the Romeo stabilizer to break-away. By adding a layer of Aqua-Film there were no more stabilizer breaking away. There was no problem using Aqua-Mesh.