We're wrapping up our Stabilizer Hoop-La with Special(ty) Fun Friday! So...what is Specialty Stabiizer, exactly?
Specialty Stabilizers do not replace Tear-Away, Cut-Away, or Wash-Away; rather, they are used with these stabilizers for unique, specific (and might I add very cool) purposes.
Available from your favorite quilt shop, Kimberbell Specialty Stabilizers include:
Let's take a look at Kimberbell Specialty Stabilizers (labeled in shades of green) to check out what's so "special" about them!
Kimberbell Silky Soft Fusible Backing is a lightweight, fusible woven interfacing. Wonderfully soft and supple, this stabilizer adds body and structure (without shadowing) to sheers, silks, and other lightweight fabrics. Silky Soft Fusible Backing is ideal for sensitive skin, so add to the back of wearable embroidery projects to make them more comfy!
Add Silky Soft Fusible Backing behind Sweet & Snarky designs embroidered on Kimberbell Baby Bodysuits!
Kimberbell Fusible Backing is a total game-changer! As a woven interfacing, Fusible Backing adds body to light and/or medium fabrics and greatly helps the fight against puckering. (I use Fusible Backing on nearly everything I stitch!) Simply cut a piece a little smaller than the fabric, and iron to the wrong side for extra stability. Then just hoop the fabric with whatever "regular" stabilizer you're using!
Use Kimberbell Fusible Backing when making the Sweet Stash Roll-Up Bag from Kimberbell's Summer Nights Event!
We love the simplicity of Kimberbell Fusible Peel & Stick for applique on a sewing machine. Since SVG files are printed in reverse, simply place Fusible Peel & Stick over the applique design (paper side up), trace with a pencil, and follow directions for trimming and adhering. So easy! Kimberbell Fusible Peel & Stick is ideal for specialty fabrics like wool, velveteen, leather, and silk.
Use Fusible Peel & Stick when making the sewing version of Kimberbell's Love Notes quilt!
Kimberbell Embroidery Topping prevents fabric from showing through stitches, especially when embroidering a light design on dark fabric. A permanent stabilizer that remains in the project, Embroidery Topping also prevents stitches from sinking into the nap, leaving you with crisp results! Excess topping tears easily away from the design and is particularly helpful on fleece and other textured fabrics.
Consider using Kimberbell Embroidery Topping (white) in place of fabric when stitching this Parade Truck window from our Red, White, & Bloom feature quilt!
Kimberbell Flexi Foam adds shape and soft structure to so many projects. Think the Winter Cardinal Ornament from Kimberbell's Winter Wonderland Event, the Blue Ribbon Pie Carrier from Day at the Fair, and the "Small Fry" Fill in the Blank design. Flexi Foam is easy to cut, super easy to stitch, and versatile for bags, purses, frames, and more.
Use Kimberbell Flexi Foam when making adorable Heart-Felt Friends!
Thick enough for sturdiness but thin enough to stitch on sewing and embroidery machines, Kimberbell Shape Form Interfacing provides delightful dimension for projects such as boxes, hat rims, 3D houses, and more. Again, use this product with another stabilizer (like Cut-Away), then fold to the desired shape! Shape Form has just the right density, yet it's easy to trim and manipulate.
If cardboard and Flexi Foam got married and had a baby, that baby just might be Kimberbell Shape Form. :)
Use Shape Form Interfacing when stitching Hearth Lights 3D Houses from the Winter 2020 Bella Box!
Kimberbell Project Batting gives dimension, texture, and stability to a variety of sewing and machine embroidery projects. Woven with a scrim liner to prevent stretching or piling, our batting is made from a soft cotton/poly blend and is safely laundered in the washer and dryer (no shrinking!). We use Project Batting a lot here at Kimberbell with feature quilts, table runners, Noel's Quilted Stockings, the Enchanted Garden Zipper Pouch, our very popular Mug Rugs, and more. (It's definitely our preferred batting!) Kimberbell Project Batting doesn't have a high loft and is just the right thickness for stitching in-the-hoop.
Use Kimberbell Project Batting when making this darling project from Mug Rugs Vol. 4!
Like Wash-Away Topping, Kimberbell Iron-Away Topping prevents stitches from sinking into plushy, high-pile fabrics like terrycloth. However, instead of washing the topping away, simply apply heat and the topping melts in ten seconds (with no residue left behind)! Iron-Away Topping is particularly helpful when working with moisture-sensitive fabrics and is easily removed without distorting even the most delicate of stitches.
Use Iron-Away Topping when monogramming on tea towels!
Just imagine the creativity that awaits with Kimberbell Specialty Stabilizers! Find all of this and more at your favorite quilt shop. (And don't forget the Slap Bands to keep your rolls tidy and organized!) :)
Thank you for joining us this week for our Stabilizer Hoop-La! Remember that stabilizer is the unsung hero behind every beautiful stitch. Kimberbell premium stabilizers consistently provide the quality you're looking for!