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Expert: Angela - 6/30/2004


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What is the best technique for preventing the edges of aida cloth from fraying while you are completing the pattern?
Thanks,
Susan

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Hi, Susan :)

Before you stitch a design onto Aida cloth, use either Fray Check or Stop Fray for the edges of the cloth to prevent them from fraying.  You will need to allow this to dry overnight prior to stitching your design.  This is a glue-type substance and it works very well.  I used to use masking tape until I found this product, and now I won't go back to masking tape. :)

I hope this helps, and thank you for contacting me. :)  Happy stitching!

Sincerely,
Angela

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I have 22+ years of cross stitching experience, which includes stitching on Aida, evenweave linen, vinyl canvas, and have stitched a design on a cotton t-shirt using waste canvas. I have also worked with beads and blending filament in quite a few projects. I have made many projects which include cross stitched mugs, a keychain, pictures, magnets, and the cotton t-shirt. I can answer questions pertaining to preparing and cleaning fabric, preparing clothing for stitching, how many threads to be used on which Aida cloth, and will try to help you to the best of my ability with other questions you may have. I am prompt in my responses and usually answer within 24 hours from when you ask your question. I look forward to helping you. :)

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