Strings sticking to material?

I have been making rag quilts and some of the material that I have used really leaves A LOT of tiny strings all over the quilt when it comes out of the dryer. I know I can use the sticky side of tape to get them off but does anyone out there have a better way to remove all the annoying tiny sting pieces of thread? Some of the quilts are COVERED with them! Could I maybe just put back in the dryer? Please HELP!!! Thanks!!