Hi Ardnas
First off love your avitar. I'm a former Pittsburgher so i make lots of Steeler stuff. I use lame a lot. It holdas up with repeated washings..I also quilt on it but not heavy. I got very frustrated trying different fusables. To prevent fraying I cut size slightly larger then needed and immediately zigzag edges. I use used fabric softner sheets to stabilize. I do not hav a fancy new machine, mine is 36 yrs old Singer. Good luck. Let me know what works for you