Charleen DiSante

I like the staple gun suggestion on the wooden frame. I have never trusted stick on Velcro where fabric comes in, always sew it on. While this may mean buying two types, it's worth it for the effect you want.

citruscountyquilter

I always stitch my velcro to the fabric. For your project it would depend on whether you want to take the fabric on and off the frame. If this isn't the case I would staple the fabric to the frame. It will be a lot quicker and less expensive. I would have a double thickness of fabric around the edges for strength if the fabric is thin like quilting cotton. If it is more like home decorator fabric then you could get by with single thickness. I have small hands so I have a power stapler that I use for projects but if you have enough strength in your arms and hands a non-powered staple gun works fine too.

AZ Jane

Adhesive will eventually fail, no matter what. So it really depends on the project.

madamekelly

In my experience, stick on Velcro does not hold. I have even tried the industrial type, and had to either sew or staple it to whatever I was using it on. I was afraid to try sewing it, but once I did, and realized how easy it was to sew, I use it a lot now. Iron on did not stick any better for me. Sewing through the adhesive just makes a nasty mess on your machine and the needle, Cost me a brand new Schmetz needle to learn that. No adhesive for me.

Carol34446

Sew on and do not try and sew adhesive, gums it all up.

quiltingshorttimer

For your wall project I'd staple.

Agree that sewn on Velcro the best--I use my zipper foot to make it easier.

sparkys_mom

Good idea! I detest sewing on velcro but don't trust the stick-on.

Alice PD

Thank you to all of you. I am getting together with my helpers this weekend and I will let you know how it goes. I am planning to take a copy of this thread. It has been so helpful. Thank you again. Alice

gmcsewer

Just a note of interest. I saw a very lightweight flexible type of velcro on a wrap around towel for after baths
last year. Have been looking for it in the fabric stores, but haven't found any.

toverly

I always sew. The sticky never seems to hold as long as I want it to. Afterall, it is getting tugged everytime.