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Another member just posted a picture of a beautifully pieced quilt, and mentioned the background fabric fraying a lot. So what's up with that? I have had recent fabric purchases (from quilt stores) fray like crazy. These are from companies that are well known. By the time all is done, the 1/4" is no longer a true 1/4", but less...makes me want to zig-zag the seams, but that's not a good answer, because that adds bulk. Fray Bloc/Fray Check would be expensive.
Has anyone else had this happen and were you able to find a solution? Enquiring minds...