more dumbness

Oh goodie! It's so nice to know that I've got company in the "Doing Dumb Things" Club.

I don't know about needlework finisher, but I have used fray check very sparingly. That stuff smells horrid but it doesn't seem to show on the right side when it dries.

Lucille

I'm not sure I'd "slather" (big grin), but had you thought about an iron-on interfacing? Or snipping those long threads and putting a tiny bit of fabric glue on them? (Or, as Lucille mentioned, Fray Check).

Brazilian and silk ribbon can be difficult to tame - especially on the back side.

Because you like "different" things, you might enjoy (and forget for a moment your problem) seeing a silk ribbon piece I posted for a cyber acquaintance on my site's gallery. Check out the "Greta" album.

Membership is open to everyone; no dues! We oughta design badges and/or name tags ;-)

I wasn't happy with fray check which discolored my fabric. My LNS recommended Fray Stop which, imnsho, works wonderfully well. Seek and ye shall find as I'm too lazy to work up a tiny URL for the link on yarntree.com

I didn't slather; I snipped most of the offending threads and then dabbed ;-) So far, so good -- no discoloration and the needlework finisher stuff is drying clear. Yarntree.com carries it if anyone wants to read about it.

Not that long ago, Christine Hause kitted a project for me and included thermolan for backing. I found it hard to stitch through which is why I didn't use it or something similar for this project. Can you or anyone recommend something with similar properties but thinner?

I use Fray Stop with "difficult" threads on ending them. Been using it with some of the ribbon, and crystal braid - after the stitching is done, I bury, and then know the tail - leaving about 1/2" or more. Eventually, I go back, and carefully put on the fray stop with a swab, and a paper towel under the tail (to prevent glops getting on the piece). Let it dry, and then snip off the knot/tail. The stuff seems to hold the remaining thread together (not fraying down more) and in place - no discoloration so far. That's my experience using it with threads likely to come undone.

You could try...Or do something creative to cover up from the front...tee hee.

I'm sure the piece is lovely and you'll work it out.

Ellice

Hmmm - I use some really light weight garment interfacing. Very sheer - I'll go look for the name. Definitely not pellon brand - but I think from HSC, they make several types of interfacing, and have some for backing of sheer fabrics. I've used it when I want a light, flexible feel - maybe French Finish or something like that. I'll check my stash - and let you know. Have you looked at the Sulky Sheer stuff? I know some people like that, but usually remove it.

Ellice

As long as it just holds it firm until it`s framed - it`s not likely to move after that! I wouldn`t trust it for items that are going to be used and washed though.

Pat