holes from thumbtacks
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holes from thumbtacks
I just finished hand-quilting a quilt using wooden quilt frames and used thumbtacks to secure it to the boards. Usually I don't have any problems with thumbtacks, however, this time they have left some holes and it looks like the threads are broke so I can't just scratch it so they close. Maybe it is a higher thread count? Any suggestions on how to "seal" these holes so it won't fray, run, or rip? Many of the holes are too far from the edge so they won't be inside the binding. I was thinking maybe a touch of fabric glue on the inside or something similar? Any suggestions are appreciated!
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I just finished hand-quilting a quilt using wooden quilt frames and used thumbtacks to secure it to the boards. Usually I don't have any problems with thumbtacks, however, this time they have left some holes and it looks like the threads are broke so I can't just scratch it so they close. Maybe it is a higher thread count? Any suggestions on how to "seal" these holes so it won't fray, run, or rip? Many of the holes are too far from the edge so they won't be inside the binding. I was thinking maybe a touch of fabric glue on the inside or something similar? Any suggestions are appreciated!
if they are close to the edge, is it possible to put a little lightweight fusible under the top (or back if that is where the holes are a problem) so that it stablizes but won't show?
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Fray Block is the one that dries soft. (Fray Check is the one that dries harder.) I would line the holes with a fusible such as fusible nylon tricot and then be careful to add a little more quilting in those areas.
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A little moisture should do the trick. I like the idea of Fray Block. I have Fray Check and need to toss it. Thanks Prism for explaining the difference. It I can just remember Block and quilting, I may not confuse the two again.
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There is a product called fuse it powder that I saw demoed at a quilt show. I haven't tried it myself. Here is a youtube on it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E87CPfdbM9g
And here is a link to the product.
https://www.bonashstore.com/store/p2...arter_Kit.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E87CPfdbM9g
And here is a link to the product.
https://www.bonashstore.com/store/p2...arter_Kit.html
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