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quilt repair and product advise Charlotte 07-24-2008
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Posted by Charlotte on July 24, 2008, 11:13 am


While I had my WH made by my mother down so DH could paint the walls, my QI
ended up tearing a few holes in it with her claws. They are not major ones,
just through the top, but none the less the quilt is recked (holes are
obvious on 1 of the fabrics). My mother was able to find extra of 1 of the
2 fabrics damaged.

My first question is this: If you were repairing this quilt for yourself
would you appliqué a patch over the piece, leaving the torn piece in behind
or try to take the piece out and replace it with another. There is some
hand quilting in a few of the pieces torn. I am thinking I will appliqué
over, but wanted to hear your input/advise first.

My second question is in regards to products I could use to 'fix' the other
fabric. It is a much darker fabric (a navy blue) and the whole is very
small and not really noticeable at all unless you know it is there. My
mother either didn't have any left over fabric, or has since lost/used it so
repairing it with a new piece is not an option. I was hoping someone could
recommend a 'fray stitch' sort of product that I could apply to the edges of
the tear to prevent it from growing or fraying out. Then the quilt could
still be displayed and then if needed be washed. So, the product would
need to do a good job of keeping fabrics from fraying out and glue the
threads in place well, but not leave a noticeable spot where it is applied
since it is the front of the quilt. Does such a product exists? Any
recommendations??

TIA!!!
--
Charlotte - who is really bummed cause I love that quilt!!!
http://community.webshots.com/user/charh108
http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/hh171/charh108/



Posted by Mary on July 24, 2008, 1:54 pm


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!

Posted by Charlotte on July 24, 2008, 2:58 pm


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

--
Charlotte
http://community.webshots.com/user/charh108
http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/hh171/charh108/


> 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!



Posted by ME-Judy on July 24, 2008, 2:03 pm


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


> While I had my WH made by my mother down so DH could paint the walls, my
> QI > ended up tearing a few holes in it with her claws.

> My second question is in regards to products I could use to 'fix' the
> other fabric. I was hoping someone could recommend a 'fray stitch' sort
> of product that I could apply to the edges of the tear to prevent it from
> growing or fraying out. Does such a product exists? Any
> recommendations??
>



Posted by Pati C. on July 24, 2008, 2:49 pm


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, in Phx

ME-Judy wrote:
> 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
>
>
>> While I had my WH made by my mother down so DH could paint the walls, my
>> QI > ended up tearing a few holes in it with her claws.
>
>> My second question is in regards to products I could use to 'fix' the
>> other fabric. I was hoping someone could recommend a 'fray stitch' sort
>> of product that I could apply to the edges of the tear to prevent it from
>> growing or fraying out. Does such a product exists? Any
>> recommendations??
>>
>
>

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