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07-10-2010, 02:23 PM

#11

Kaye-Kaye

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Thanks for the idea of scoring the back of the fusible and peeling from the center. I am going to try that. Peeling from the edge makes we want to have a fit.

07-10-2010, 08:03 PM

#12

mzsooz

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Originally Posted by eightylady

How do I keep my appliques from fraying? I use the fusible material, pull it off and iron the applique on my block and as I begin to blind stitch, all these little strings poke out. I'm so frustrated! Can anyone help me? eightylady

Are you using a tear away stabilizer underneath? If the applique "stretches" it will make the threads pop out.

07-10-2010, 09:36 PM

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sharon b

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I noticed when I was doing it on my first project my needle was going down right on the edge of the fabric and causing the fraying that you mentioned :oops: I just figured it was from where I was hitting the fabric :?

07-10-2010, 10:02 PM

#14

mzsooz

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also make sure you satin stitch is tight enough. It should be very tight, like you would use on a buttonhole or even tighter. I think I set mine on like .4