gigi712

That's disheartening about Moda's lower thread count. I'm glad I have so much of the old stuff.

Jane Quilter

I have some riley blake fabric (from years ago) and had no fraying problems. Still have some and I used it in my box of strings quilt. Didn't notice a problem. Sorry you are suffering. And I will be on the look out for expensive fabric with loose weave.

Onebyone

The higher thread count Moda didn't lasts long so if you have some you can tell the difference. If I remember right the new higher thread count was seen as stiffer and didn't have the feel of Moda. Moda went back to regular thread count of the older Moda. People have to be careful what they think they want, they may get it and regret it.

Jingle

I don't buy expensive fabrics and never had that happen.

Barb in Louisiana

I had one fabric that I used in a quilt, fray like that. I realized early on that I had a problem. My solution was to sew my 1/4 inch seam, then sew a wavy seam inside that seam. I found that sewing a straight seam again let it continue to fray. The wavy seam held the fabric in place better. Did I really worry about ironing all my pieces perfectly? Nope. I felt I was lucky just to keep it together. FYI....I normally use a 2.2 stitch but backed it down to a 2.0 to help stop the fraying. I did have to recut a couple of pieces of fabric due to the fraying before I realized that I had such a big problem. I have Fray Stop but didn't want to take the time to put that on every raw edge.

Edited to add: Since I was double sewing a lot of the seams, I just finger pressed all the seams instead of my normal pressing with the iron. There was extra bulk but by the time I finished long arming it, no one could tell there ever was a problem. It has been washed a lot of times and has seams that have ripped. I did use a pantograph that didn't leave very much open space so there would be strain on any of my seams. It was a learning curve.

Nanny's dollface

Wow, what timing to see this post! Thank-you for posting the link to the thread removing tool. I was quilting a gift quilt and low and behold there I see a navy blue thread showing underneath white fabric. Did not want to take out the seam. Just ordered this time saving tool!

yngldy

I use a very fine point crochet hook, not sure of the number, but the ones that are used to make doilies with the fine, thin thread. The point is so small, you can insert between the weave or insert between the stitches in the seam, reach in and pull the thread out.

bearisgray

With knowing what you know now - would you still use that fabric - or would you have replaced it with one that frayed a lot less?

coopah

Fraying is a major problem for me these days. It is time consuming and messy to snip off all the frayed ends after sewing. I buy from the quilt store locally and online. Once in awhile I find what I need at Hobby Lobby. I think it's the general quality overall that is lacking.

Edited to add: Sometimes I do a "double seam," too, to try to help with the fraying. So far that has worked, but again, more time for something that should only have to be done once.

ptquilts

I always just use a pin or needle to pick out stray threads that show through a light piece on the quilt. I often do it when I see them while hand quilting.