mshawii

Rather than the whip stitch, use the ladder stitch for closing seams that have come undone. You might be putting too much tension on the fabric, and also the pins might be putting the holes in due to the same extra tension. Just a suggestion.

barbrdunn

I one time had that happen to a quilt (luckily before it was quilted) and I think that the thread actually melted. Don't remember what thread I used, but either it was poor quality, had too much polyester or my iron was too hot. Have made sure to use only all cotton thread since then.

POosterman

Thread is a major concern. Make sure it's fairly new and good thread. Also your needle should be changed about every 40 hours worth of work. Make sure the needle is the right size for the cloth your working with. If it was an anywhere problem on the same cloth, I would say you got some poor quality cloth. I always take a little magnifying glass with me to be able to check how close the threads are in the cloth itself. Checking thread count. If it's not good quality higher thread count the seams will pull apart.

Annz

That is strange. Is the thread of a good quality? Is there something wrong with the eye of the needle or something else ripping the thread apart?

madamekelly

I believe I may know why this is happening. If your thread, cotton right? is breaking mid-seam, you may have left the cotton in a sunny place long enough to degrade the cotton in the sun. Sounds strange, but I had to get rid of a bunch years ago for doing the same thing. The side that faces the sun, is weakened by the sun's rays and creates a weakness every so many inches, viola! breaking threads every so often. Do not give the thread away or you are passing the problem on to another. Where are those quiltzillas when we have 'gifts' for them.... :thumbup:

Quilter Day-by-Day

Beautiful quilt,can't help you with the problem,but I wish you luck in figuring out the problem.

zz-pd

The quilt is beautiful, and I am sure the person reciving this gift will be very honored. God bless.

katesnanna

I think this lady is on the right track. Even without the sun, thread can dry out. I put any thread that breaks too easily into the freezer. Leave for a couple of days then put somewhere to defrost. It may not work for poly/cotton but I've had no problem with 100% cotton.
I have some embroidery thread in the freezer at the moment but am not sure if it will help. If not into the bin.

jitkaau

If you used 100% cotton to sew your quilt, how old was the thread that you used? If it was of poor quality or exposed to the sunlight for a long period of time it can be weakened. If you are noticing little holes in the fabric, I would suspect the dreaded moths or silverfish had been at it.

Elliotsgreatgrandma

I cannot help with the thread problem but I wanted to tell you that I love your use of color with the blue amd red and beautiful work. You are a inspiration.