Comments on: Guide to FSL

By: Theresa Pruitt

Theresa Pruitt — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:43:29 +0000

At the end of the article is a beautiful angel. Can you please tell me where I can get the pretty angel design?
Thanks, Theresa

By: Teri

Teri — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:55:04 +0000

A bit of genius work by my husband in retreading a stripped screw. Remove screw from the hoop, run super glue around the screw where the stripping has occurred. Allow it to dry completely before putting it back into the hoop. Now when you put the screw back into the hoop, you create a new tread you need to hold it.

By: Marti

Marti — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:27:45 +0000

If using FSL as a border no you do not have to remove it before washing, but it will not be stiff after washing. You can starch it or dissolve some of your left over solvy and use it as a spray on the lace. This has worked for me in the past. Good luck

By: marie

marie — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:22:53 +0000

At the end of this article, you have a picture of a lace angel. Where did you get the angel design from? If you have it in stock, what is the info on it?
Your articles are very helpful.
Thanks

By: helen crosbie

helen crosbie — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:02:59 +0000

Loved the article……..I’m new to the computer, so not smart enough to be able to download a design..so I just buy the design cards. ……..any information to assist in this problem would be greatly appreciated
[Helen, look for an email from me- I will gladly teach you how to download. huggers, rob - Support-Designs By SiCK]

By: Dolores Rudulph

Dolores Rudulph — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:18:27 +0000

All this information has been helpful to me, it sure makes the end product look more professional, thank you for the help.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:06:34 +0000

I love the angel in your article and would like to try it but cannot find it on your site. Can you give me the location?
Thank you.
Joanne

By: Sue

Sue — Sat, 02 May 2009 02:07:52 +0000

If I stitched a FSL border using a “sandwich” with tulle, then attached it to a garment, would
I need to take the border off before washing the
garment? If I don’t, will the FSL border disintegrate in the wash?? Sorry for being so
ignorant but I am new to FSL. Having a lot of fun
though using 2 layers of AquaMesh and stitching
away.

By: carma

carma — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:56:33 +0000

Thanks for the article, I will try some FSL now!

By: Lynda

Lynda — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:37:21 +0000

For the one wanting to attach FSL to a candle.
If you want it to become part of the candle you can place the FSL directly to the candle after removing the stabilizer (while still wet) (the excess stabilizer still remaining on the FSL acts like a glue and will adhere firmly)when that dries, you can also at this point redip the pillar candle in another lay of wax.(welt wax chips of desired color using a double boiler method- I use a small metal coffee can. just enough wax to cover the candle. (I usually test the level with water then make a mark on the can so I know I will have enough wax, dump the water out and dry the can)Melt wax, then turn off heat source but leave the can in the double boiler. holding the candle wick with pliers I dip the candle into the wax then set it on a piece of waxed paper. let set. Additional layers of wax can be used until you get the look you want, more layer seems to add smoother lines. This way you can burn the candle until it reaches the design level.
It is also fun to use some of the leftover residual water. using your finger spread it over the candle then add glitters/ sparkles or even extra colorful threads left from trimmings. then redip candles. many fun options.

By: dkjack

dkjack — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:03:41 +0000

What will pour our water solution do to the outside invironment, ie. grass, flowerbeds, trees?

By: Sherri H

Sherri H — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:07:20 +0000

This was great i havent tried it yet but i really want to now I wont be so afraid to as soon as i get some needle today Thanks

By: Ellie A

Ellie A — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:14:19 +0000

To fmd36 – Mar. 24 Re: Attaching FSL to Candle
You could glue the FSL directly to the candle using glue made for candles. Check for it a any large craft store.
However, I would glue or hand stitch it to a organza ribbon glued or stitched to form a sleeve for going around the candle. This would allow for easy changing of the FSL and ribbon color to go with the season.

By: Carole54

Carole54 — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:04:02 +0000

Hi
Is the angel one of your pieces? Thanks for the great article.

By: Hanna

Hanna — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:05:30 +0000

Thanks for the great article.

By: Acelia

Acelia — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:27:34 +0000

I like this article, and Yes, me too read everything that you put in the web site. Thanks, I love FSL and I am looking for more angels…anyone knows where to find them “free”

By: Gwen

Gwen — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:34:36 +0000

Very informative article especially to someone like me who doesn’t know much about FSL. Thank you!

By: kay

kay — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:26:31 +0000

God Bless You, I have wanted to try this for months and had no idea, how to start, your directions were a Blessing. Thanks

By: LJ

LJ — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:18:47 +0000

Great Tutorial–FSL is an “addiction”! I dry my FSL between two large sheets of plastic canvas which keeps it nice and flat. Lj

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:08:20 +0000

Very simple, yet terrific information on this type of embroidery. It is unusual for me to take the time to read the entire contents of instructions, but this was the exception to the rule…..short and all the necessary info to do it!
Thanks,
Maria

By: Patty

Patty — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:45:56 +0000

Great article. I do a lot of fsl but never thought of using tulle or organza in middle. Thanks for the tip.

By: marilyn.j.

marilyn.j. — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:04:08 +0000

Thank you.I found this article very interesting.I appreciate any “how too’s”. Marilyn.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:49:35 +0000

Great article! Wish I had had this before I made 30 FSL crosses for choir robe stoles for my church!

By: Love2QuiltNSew

Love2QuiltNSew — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:34:34 +0000

Excellent Article! Thanks so much for the info! I did some snowflakes not long ago using Sulky Solvy and it was disasterous. I have since switched to lace base & I love it. I have not tried to organza faux lace yet. I will also get some titanium needles (which I was not using).
Thanks again for all the good info.

By: fmd36

fmd36 — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:31:37 +0000

I am new to doing FSL although I have been doing mach. emb. for 15 yrs. I didn’t do it sooner because ofthe stitch count. I am just courious ifyou know of a way to attacj FSL to a large pillar type of candle.Naturally it wouldn’t be lit but used strictly as display, table centerpiece. I appreciate you time in posting this “tut” Thanks again.

By: Pat

Pat — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:06:20 +0000

Excellent step by step, over the shoulder, helps from an expert. Almost as good as having the “tudor” in my sewing room. Thanks, Pat