I starched all my fabric. These lashes appeared when I pulled the paper off.

Andrée

Would starching the fabric help ???
Anne

Andree, I did turned-edge on mine for this very reason. Last year I did a Baltimore quilt using raw-edge applique and used both Steam-a-Seam2 and WonderUnder - they each performed the same for me, just like you are seeing with your product.

After I completed the applique stitching on the Baltimore quilt, I went back around every edge with tiny sharp applique scissors and snipped loose threads. Actually, it looks fine, but I haven't quilted or washed the quilt yet; so I can't give a final report on the success of the effort.

The instructions for Two of Us do specify applique stitch width and length - you might make a practice flower and experiment with your stitch width and length to see what you like the best, in terms of appearance vs. security.

Sorry I'm not more helpful - maybe others will have some tips for you.


Barb in Alabama

I may be late in asking this question, but up until now, I thought it was "normal". However, now, I have my doubts...

I use Soft Fuse by Shades Textiles , and I followed the directions very carefully, as a few of you mentionned the importance. However, In a few instances, the edges of my appliqué were not quite sealed:

I now have little lashed I have to cut...

Any idea? Am I too perfectionnist or does this happen normally?

If you have a tip to share, that would be most welcomed... Still a lot to appliqué....

Thanks!
(by the way, it gets worse when the needle comes closer to that point)

Andrée