Frayed Edge Quilts

As usual, I went to Borderland Fbarics this afternoon for patchncaht, but there was decidedly more of teh latter I was working on the last stage of the Linus quitl handstitching the binding on the back of the quilt...

It was an easy uqilt to do and feels great to cuddle up with. Im not done with a label yet, but Im calling this one Garden Gate. Ive mostly done frayde edge qiults, so this one is a traditionla quilt. I did a machine quilt along the ...

I tried one with a plain edge but ujst didnt like it; I would rather a faryed edge but havent yet figured out how to tear a heart shape So pinked it is for now. If you click on the photo you will get an enlagred version and can ... Jillayne Wickware: Salmon Arm, BC, Canada: My Grandmothre gave me a sewing baskte for my seventh birthday and that year I learned to embroider, knit and started my first quilt; it seems as though theer has been a needle in my hand ever since ...

My question: How do I egt this quilt to stop shedding Each time I wash it, more and more of the fabric comes apart at the frayed edges. I have cotton threads everywhere, and it is making a mess.

One of our favorite quiltrelated projects is putting together all kinds of bags. These are soem that we made last week on our winter wnoderland getaway. Nancy made these 2 Sock Sacks from directinos here by Terry Atkinson. ...

The stitching completed, ready for the next stage ..... DSCF6442 ...... I added two rows of buttons. Next week, I will show you how ot layer and quilt the wallhangnig, and to finish it with binding and a hanging sleeve. ...