suebee3

I just finished hand-quilting a quilt using wooden quilt frames and used thumbtacks to secure it to the boards. Usually I don't have any problems with thumbtacks, however, this time they have left some holes and it looks like the threads are broke so I can't just scratch it so they close. Maybe it is a higher thread count? Any suggestions on how to "seal" these holes so it won't fray, run, or rip? Many of the holes are too far from the edge so they won't be inside the binding. I was thinking maybe a touch of fabric glue on the inside or something similar? Any suggestions are appreciated!

quiltingshorttimer

Have you sprayed a little water on the holes? That often does the trick. Be careful with any fabric glue--most dry very hard. There is one, but I always forget the name, but it does dry softer.

if they are close to the edge, is it possible to put a little lightweight fusible under the top (or back if that is where the holes are a problem) so that it stablizes but won't show?

Tartan

Are they on the front or the backing? If on the back, I might add some appliqués.

Prism99

Fray Block is the one that dries soft. (Fray Check is the one that dries harder.) I would line the holes with a fusible such as fusible nylon tricot and then be careful to add a little more quilting in those areas.

toverly

A little moisture should do the trick. I like the idea of Fray Block. I have Fray Check and need to toss it. Thanks Prism for explaining the difference. It I can just remember Block and quilting, I may not confuse the two again.

feline fanatic

There is a product called fuse it powder that I saw demoed at a quilt show. I haven't tried it myself. Here is a youtube on it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E87CPfdbM9g

And here is a link to the product.
https://www.bonashstore.com/store/p2...arter_Kit.html

osewme

Just watched that Bo Nash powder video & it's amazing. I need to get some of that soon. Thanks for the link.

suebee3

Great ideas! Thanks, everyone!

madamekelly

Wouldn’t heat and bond light do the same thing? I just add an applique that follows the theme of the quilt.

MamaLinda

I didn't know Fray Block was different either. Thank you.