jillmc

Hope this picture posts.....I don't see the insert image green tree! :-)

I washed one of the robot blocks from my DGS's quilt in progress. It is supposed to have the "ragged" look, but will it continue to unravel each time it is washed, or will it hold up better once it has batting, backing and quilting?
Thanks!

Tartan

I see that you have stitched just inside your raw edge appliques. They should last quite a while without too much ravelling. You may need to trim a few extra long threads after it's washed so they don't get pulled. If you are worried about it continuing to unravel, you could add another row of stitching inside the pieces when quilting.

jillmc

Thanks.....Should I be fusing the pieces before stitching? I would hate to see this fall apart after a few washings! :-) The pic is really a close-up......looks much cuter IRL! :-)

quilterella

It is absolutely adorable. I would add a thin satin stitch around the edges to prevent further unravelling. It holds better than a plain straight stitch and should last a very long time. I know it seems like a lot of work, but, believe me...it is worth it in the end.

ckcowl

for (raw edge) raggy projects you need to put them together before washing- the batting/backing/quilting process holds everything together- and the raggy process generally (rags) up to the stitching line- the stitching is where the fraying stops. you can trim the edges if it is too much- clip the frayed threads to the length you want them-
very very cute!

Drue

I'm thinking that I would be fusing the robots onto the background with a double sided fusible light weight and then applique'. It will keep them from fraying too much. I usually use a satin stitch or blanket stitch for my applique' for things that will get a lot of use or washings.

Pieces2

It will probably continue to ravel, always having little threads at the raw edges. Each piece should have been made with
a fusible product, so all the pieces have the raw edges turned into a seam.