I could have done that, but the quilt top had been wash and time or two before I got it. I just wanted to be clean like my backing and batting so washed it again knowing I would have a mess when I took it out of the washer.
Originally Posted by
SueSew
Barb, those photos say it all!
Has anyone thought to take the time to hand baste a cotton piece on the back for a temporary batting and hand-baste-quilt it at lines every few inches before washing it in the machine? It occurs to me that the fraying is from rubbing, but if it were protected by the temporary backing it might work out fine.
??? I'd try it but I don't have any UFO to work with