Originally Posted by Dena789
It is a very cute quilt! Don't give up on it. I would just sew a quarter inch inside the edge of each shape and then maybe another line or two inside those. That will hold it down even if the edges fray. Some applique quilts are made leaving the edges to fray on purpose...
I agree, just do a stitch 1/4" in and let it fray if it wants to. It's just a new design element! You can do a swirl or cross hatch inside them if you'd like.