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06-13-2014, 04:25 AM

#11

nanna-up-north

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You can do this..... and while it's not the favorite thing in quilting..... we've all done it at some point.

06-13-2014, 06:44 AM

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KimS

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Sheesh!! I bet I won't do that again for a long time!! (Notice I didn't say "never".) Have all 50" of stitches ripped and starting to knot and bury thread ends. Thanks for the suggestions and support.

06-13-2014, 08:18 AM

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nunnyJo

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like Homespun idea. sounds the easiest

06-13-2014, 11:17 AM

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ManiacQuilter2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by loisf

If the fabric that you stitched to the back is all expendable, I'd cut it close to the stitches and pick it out as Peckish suggested.

That is what I would do. I am a DSM and it wasn't that large of a fold.

06-14-2014, 03:46 AM

#15

lclang

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Time for frog stitching....ripit, ripit, ripit...Sorry!

06-14-2014, 04:48 AM

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quiltmom04

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I've done that! And nope - ripping put the stitches is the easiest way out of that mess!

06-14-2014, 05:16 AM

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citruscountyquilter

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You have a lot of company in doing this, not that it makes the ripping out any easier. Every time you look at this quilt I'm sure you will remember this but also try to look past it and see the beauty you've created in the end.

06-14-2014, 05:52 AM

#18

bigsister63

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Homespun

When I do that, I cut off the folded under part as close to the stitching as I can get and then using a long pin or my seam ripper, I pull the weave apart. Good as new!

, This is what I also do. Just be sure to check your stitches to make sure they are not too loose after ripping out the extra layer of fabric. Good luck it can be done this way just take your time. (but it may not be quicker than ripping out the entire area)