Help! My string has a hole in it!
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Help! My string has a hole in it!
When I finished a memory quilt made with men's dress shirts sewn into string blocks, I was checking for threads that needs trimming. I was horrified to find that some corners on a couple of the blocks had pulled loose. It's not really that noticeable, but I know it's there. Is there any way to fix or cover the spots? Thanks
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That is why I tend to stay away from used clothing. I myself would iron on some fusible interfacing on the back to stop any more fraying. After quilting, attach some buttons?? Just a thought, not brilliant.
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I would also use fusible interfacing, then mark with a big safety pin so you can find them later. Perhaps applique something over that area, or sew buttons as mentioned. Short of unsewing and replacing the squares, I think that would be my solution.
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The fusible interfacing works great to fuse the stitches and keep them from raveling. I cut thin strips and ironed them over the seams on some blocks that were raveling so bad that I worried they would not hold together.
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I would applique hearts over the problem area, it makes it look nice. I had the same problem with strip pieces I was using on a quilt. the recipient loved that I put hearts into her quilt. If she only knew!
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