Fraying on Small Appliqué Pieces?
I am learning to prepare small appliqué shapes for invisible machine applique, such as leaves and flower petals. I typically use Beth Ferrier’s WashAway Applique Sheets or the Apliquick interfacing, both of which are water soluable.
I am worried about fraying, since so many of the small appliqués require scissor cutting into deep “Vs” which leave only a thread or two to turn under. Although I am not planning on hard use for these quilts, I would still like to be able to gently use them and wash them.
Is washing them unrealistic? Is there a way I can keep them from fraying permanently?
Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated!