Using Fray Check...Question
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I am one of those who does not wash the fabric before using it. I have always felt the fabric stays cleaner longer. My bed sized quilt "Danbury" will take a long time to hand quilt, and I was wondering about the edges farying out during the time I am moving it around.
Does anyone know if there is a product to keep the fraying down, while I stitch this very large (Queen) quilt? And will it do something to the fabric over a period of time?
Does anyone know if there is a product to keep the fraying down, while I stitch this very large (Queen) quilt? And will it do something to the fabric over a period of time?
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Some people fold the backing over the edges and baste or pin it down - it protects the edges and keeps the batting from getting caught
I once very thoroughly "oiled" my machine with Fray-Check - same shape bottle - not a good idea
I once very thoroughly "oiled" my machine with Fray-Check - same shape bottle - not a good idea
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Thanks so much bear!!!! That is a terrific suggestion. AND I will not have to worry about chemicals hurting my precious quilt after all the work I put into it. :D
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
I don't think I would recommend this (folding the back over the edges) for machine quilting -
but it does work well for a hand quilted piece - the extra step does really protect the edges
but it does work well for a hand quilted piece - the extra step does really protect the edges
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