You can find the stabilizer/pattern transfer material I go on and on about at http://shop.shinyhappyworld.com/collections/tools-supplies/products/sulky-sticky-fabri-solvy-aka-the-magical-embroidery-stuff. It's my new favorite embroidery tool! I use it on absolutely everything.
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