chickenscratch Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I have a quick question. Has anybody tried stitching through Fray-check or Wonder Under? If so, what were the results. I am working on another painted fabric applique quilt, and I'm trying to eliminate some of the raw edge fraying that happened on the last one. I've purchased smaller needles (3.0) and hope that will help. Thanks,Teresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Teresa-- To do fusible applique, the lightest fusible to use is Lite Steam-a-Seam2. This is a double-paper backed non-permanent fusible. You draw the mirror image of your design on one paper side, rough-cut it out , peel off the other paper side and fuse to the wrong side of the fabric. Then cut around the design on the drawn line, remove the other paper backer and it is tacky enough to stick without fusing so you can reposition until you are happy. Ironing will fuse permanently but it is recommended that you sew all edges down as well. I have used this stuff on many Pineneedles wall hangings by McKenna Ryan and it is what she recommends. You will still have permanent needle holes but I don't know a fusible that doesn't have the same problem. Using a smaller needle will certainly help. Another hint that I have seen is to cut a "window" in the center of the fusible before fusing to the fabric. Cut out the center about 1/2" from the drawn line and carefully fuse. This eliminates most of the stiffness of the applique. As far as Fray-check goes, I don't know how gloppy (technical term!) the edges would be. Maybe you could try to apply it with a small paintbrush to just the very edges so you can better control the amount. Hope this helps. Your last project is beautiful and you should be proud!! Post pics of the next one! Linda Rech Olympia, Wa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerri Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 One of my clients used fray check on all of her applique edges, and wanted small stipple over the whole quilt, applique included. I never had any problems gong over the fray check. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Thanks, I will try putting on the fray check with a brush Linda. And I will order some of the lite Steam a Seam 2 from Clotilde as I place an order tonight. I will definitely post pictures of the quilt when it's done. I'm hoping it will be good enough to enter. It is a garden of flowers; iris, daffodils, daisies, sunflowers, coneflowers, etc. Some of the flowers will be applique and some will be thread painted. Teresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursapoo Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 A word of warning on using Fray-Check. I know a lady who used it on an heirloom block and after time it colored to a brownish color. But, Fray Block does not seem to harm fabric and that is all I use now. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 I use Fraycheck quite a bit and haven't had any problems, but several years ago I know a women that had it leave a dark spot on the material. The fabric was a red and it just looked like a wet spot. That's the only problem that I know of with it, but it hasn't done it to me yet. Goodluck!! Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I found that using Fray Block leaves a softer finish and doesn't seem to discolor the fabric. Like it much better that Fray Check. Char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artinfabric Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 where did you get the FRAY Block. I have not heard of this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Hi, I got Fray Block at my local sewing store, but you should be able to get it, I would think, at Nancys Notions, Clotildes, or maybe even at your local chain store. It comes in a tube, made by June Tailor, #JT-377. Says it is washable and dry cleanable. Char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted February 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 I will look for Fray Block tonight at Walmart or tomorrow when I drive to Paducah. Thanks, Teresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaB Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Hey Lottie: Sounds like a trip to Fabric Depot to me....wink!!! Linda B. Oregon APQS Millennium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 OOOHHHH Linda, Is there really such a place? I need a good fabric store. That drive to Paducah is too long and Hancock's has really gone down the drain lately. Teresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.