quilt repair and product advise

As to the problem with the navy blue fabric, I suggest that first you take it into very good light and look at it closely. It is possible that the fabric threads have simply been pushed aside and not cut or shredded badly. If so, you can take a needle and gently push the threads back into place.

Best of luck!

There's a product called "Fray-Check" - TSWLTH carries it in the notions section. I use it to mend tiny "oopsies" and also to keep the edges of my cross stitch projects from fraying... works great for me (even washes ok). ME-Judy

The biggest problem with Fray Check is that it makes the fabric stiff and "scratchy". I prefer Fray Block from June Taylor (one of the few JT products I ever recommend). It does the same job but with less chance of discoloration and it stays soft. When this product came out we tried it in the store, on tissue lamé. It worked very well, even with lots of handling it kept the cut edge from fraying out.

Pati, > There's a product called "Fray-Check" - TSWLTH carries it in the notions > section.

I wish it were just some moved aside threads!! Unfortunately it is an actual hole. Thanks anyways Mary!!

Fray check that's what it is called!! Duh!! Last time I have seen fraycheck used was on some of my DSis's shorts and it left a very visible spot (looked like it had clear nail polish on it). This was years ago, does it still have a tendency to do that? Obviously I will need to test any product before I trust it on my WH.

Thanks Judy!

That what I think of when I think fray check (now that I have the name correct LOL!!) The JT stuff sounds like it is what I was hoping for. Thanks for the recommendation Pati. I'll see if I can get my hands on it and test it on a few things first. Thanks!!!

I'll join Pati and add my endorsement of June Tailor's FrayBlock. I use it to keep wee buttonholes on baby garments from fraying. FrayBlock stays soft and does a nice job. But - my first thought would be to see how close you can match the fabric with a very fine thread and attempt some very sneaky re-weaving. Polly

That wouldn't be another way of saying 'darning', would it, Polly? >g< . In message , Polly Esther writes

If it were mine, I would embroider cat paw prints over the owies in the darker fabric and then put a few more randomly on the quilt. It would be a conversation piece.

Monique in TX

Watch your language, Patti. There are ladies present. The way we were taught to darn in 1st year home ec was mighty primitive. I think sneaky re-weaving describes what I had in mind much better. Just a simple fine weave across the hole and then from above; only 2 skinny threads or maybe a little more. I could do it. Send the quilt to me - and a carrot cake would be nice. Polly

"Patti" That wouldn't be another way of saying 'darning', would it, Polly? >g<

I didn't think about washability. Thanks for that warning!

I do like your idea, and if it were almost any other quilt I would probably just appliqué something over the holes, but not for this WH. It is the eagle quit in my quilts from others folder on webshots.

Don't know if I could do that and make it look Ok. I could always take it out though if it didn't work. Thanks for the idea Polly.

That's a great idea too Roberta!! Thanks!!

That is such a great idea, jennellh! I never in a million years would have thought of that. I really don't have the right comp. equipment to get a good match for it, but that is something I will definitely have to remember for any future quilt repairs when I don't have left over fabrics to use.

As to the little culprit, it really wasn't her fault. I had it rolled up around the hanging rod and leaned against the corner of our wardrobe. She had been using a shorter nearby piece of furniture to get to top of the wardrobe to nap. That day she decided that the WH as a ramp, then jump from there seamed like an easier route I guess. I don't know if she used her claws to leap and that caused the tear, or if she almost slipped of and used them to keep from falling, I didn't see (other QI doesn't jump/climb up except on to the bed- too big and lazy so we know it was her). I wanted to be mad at her for wrecking it, but I couldn't 'cause isn't not her fault. I should have put it in a safer spot.

Anyways thanks for the great advise!!

Ooooh! Thanks for the "heads-up" on this product, Pati! Will look for it next time I'm at the store! SOFT sounds great! ME-Judy