Help! My string has a hole in it!
 

When I finished a memory quilt made with men's dress shirts sewn into string blocks, I was checking for threads that needs trimming. I was horrified to find that some corners on a couple of the blocks had pulled loose. It's not really that noticeable, but I know it's there. Is there any way to fix or cover the spots? Thanks

That is why I tend to stay away from used clothing. I myself would iron on some fusible interfacing on the back to stop any more fraying. After quilting, attach some buttons?? Just a thought, not brilliant.

I would also use fusible interfacing, then mark with a big safety pin so you can find them later. Perhaps applique something over that area, or sew buttons as mentioned. Short of unsewing and replacing the squares, I think that would be my solution.

I use the fusible method too. Then make certain that I quilt over it for security.

The fusible interfacing works great to fuse the stitches and keep them from raveling. I cut thin strips and ironed them over the seams on some blocks that were raveling so bad that I worried they would not hold together.

I would applique hearts over the problem area, it makes it look nice. I had the same problem with strip pieces I was using on a quilt. the recipient loved that I put hearts into her quilt. If she only knew!

If it's just the stitching that has pulled away, I would go back in and hand stitch the seams together.

Have you already quilted it? there is product--not Fray Check, but something else, that will seal it without becoming stiff but can't remember the name of it.

I'd but on applique shape. Using fusible interfacing.

Do you mean the seams that are in each block corner- connecting one strip to the other? If so,if it were me, I would undo those blocks, and resew those seams---- either your stitch size is too large- go down to 1.6, or your final strip in the block is way to small...

when doing a strip block it is good to try to keep that last strip wide so it's not just a crumb on the corner.
I don't know about using interfacing or appliqué over undone stitches...never did that. Especially if that is for someone else, I would want it as good as I could do it.

I agree with everyone-use fusible interfacing and then maybe an applique of something such as a heart then add a few more hearts so no one will ever know!!

Fray block

Put a dab of "Fray Check" on the little hole. Also, you can take a little "fuzz" and add it and Fray Check it again over the little hole.

I hate fray check. Anytime I have used it, it gets really hard. Might just as well use clear nail polish.

Fray Block is soft.

Fray BLOCK IS really soft when dried. It has saved me many a time. I usually buy two tubes at a time. Never want to be without it.

Is it fray block?