once the quilt is finished, quilted & bound- and laundered the holes should be gone.

I have always spray mist the fabric with water and then press it. Whatever method you use, I am sure that the tiny holes will vanish.

I use fingernails too. I just sort of "scritch" it all over, like it's my cat's head. :)

I agree, steam or washing will close those suckers right up.

I once unquilted an entire quilt for a friend. Yep. Now you all want to be my friend, dontcha? :D Anyway, when I was done, I spritzed the top with water, put it in a large lingerie bag (to prevent strings and tangles), and stuck it in the dryer for 20 minutes. When it was done I did need to press a few wrinkles out, but afterwards it looked brand new, like it had never been on a quilt frame.

If y'all are hoping to help the OP, I think her holes are fine by now. This thread is over 2 yrs old.

D'oh!! Fooled by a bumped thread, again! LOL

Ditto! lol

I miss them a lot too. The only reason I noticed this one is because it was on my list of threads I've posted in, and I didn't remember it. I found my post in it and noticed it was from 2011.

Years and years ago, when dress lengths on most were ALWAYS below the knees, I had to let down the hems on most of my clothes. I used white vinegar mixed with water to dampen the hem area then put a pressing cloth over the area and pressed away that hem line and all the needle holes. Before trying that now I would try on scrap.