The short answer-no. I do use a shorter than normal stitch length. I've not had any problems. My king size quilts have been to the cleaners several times. At first, they didn't want to take them. I signed something about them coming apart at the seams, they weren't responsible. After the first time, they've never hesitated again. Mine do not come apart. I've heard of problems with store bought quilts coming apart. Could be lots of reasons: thread count, raveling fabric, poor seam width consistency, Top stretched when quilting putting undue stress on the seams. Quilting helps stablize seams and most storebought are so loosely quilted, they probably don't help the integrity of the seams.