Love the cats... and I don't even like cats ;) - - Love the hint about backstitching... I would love to do an applique quilt in 2010!!! I'll keep the hint in mind if I can get around to the quilt! ;)
Just a note - and the straight stitch hint takes care of this issue, but... doesn't Fray Check wash out? I use it in Cross stitching and I think it does, but not POSITIVE.