I've made many embroidered bowls, using the regular 40 wt. thread. The
secret's in the stabilizer, not the thread. I use 2 layers of badgemaster
and don't wash it all out. If you get all the stabilizer out, they won't be
as stiff.
Gen

"Dorothy McNutt" wrote in message
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Are you suppose to use a heavy weight thread on
your freestanding embroidery bowls,ornaments and etc,
I just used my regular 40wt rayon that I used on making
the designs on fabric. I made a bowl on it but it is not
very stiff. I would appreciate any help.
dreamboat