Help with aida

[nigsgirl]

Does anyone have any tips for preventing the edges of the aids from fraying. I'm doin quite a large design n frayed bits are already getting in the way x

[MaggieM1750]

I'll tape my edges.. yes, yes your not supposed to, leaves residue and whatever else.. but it will be cut off when I am done and I don't care if my pieces are around in 10 years.. let alone 100 years.
Or I roll them up and clip them with one of those black office supply clips
But lately, because I use Q Snaps with covers, I just roll it up and tuck it under the cover. It stays outta the way and the edges don't fray because its all under the cover and not being handled.

[backafteradozenyrs]

In the "good ol' days" I just used masking tape. Then I joined here & found out that it isn't "archieval quality" & that I *should* either zig-zag sew it on a machine or hand stitch....but I don't (& believe it or not, I picked up a new roll of masking tape today so I could start on a project!)

So, just like Maggie, I'm a tape-er.

[BizzieLizzie]

I use masking tape too and I allow an extra inch or two of fabric all round (in addition to the usual 3") so that when it's cut off there's still enough of a border for the framing.

[nigsgirl]

Thanks everyone will have to try maskin tape but do like the look of q snap frames unfortunately my design is too big. Although found that now you can get clips for the roller frame which I have hiding somewhere so might av to dig it out x

[Mystonique]

I use medical tape (it's fabric and sticks well but also comes off easily without leaving residue). Buy it from the chemist

[Oriettait]

another mask taper here

[Offe]

I zig-zag. Yes, I do and am not ashamed to admit it!

[vanessanjf]

I use fray stoppa
http://www.sewandso.co.uk/Products/Fray ... -H802.aspx" target="_blank

[Rose]

I have a sewing machine and I zigzag my edges.

[gparr]

I have a friend who has a sewing machine and it's zig zag for me.
Gary

[nigsgirl]

Thanks for that link Vanessa used masking tape but think I will invest in some of that x

[bookknurd]

I've been using a fray blocker (can't remember the brand name right now) and it's been working for me.

[mvy_1]

I paint the edges with clear nail polish. Works a treat.