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    Old 11-21-2015, 06:46 PM
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    I did as many of you suggested: pulled out stitches in the vicinity of the pucker. As soon as I pulled out a certain row, the whole thing just flattened out, and I requilted it. It looks so nice now. Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!
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    Old 11-22-2015, 04:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by dunster
    I've pulled stitches out of almost an entire quilt before. It doesn't take as long as you might think. I agree with PaperPrincess; chances are you can un-stitch enough so that you can flatten out that area.
    T thought I was the only one crazy enough to do do this! You're right, it doesn't take as long as you might think.r
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    Old 11-22-2015, 05:44 AM
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    I also agree, just start carefully removing the stitches from the area and see if there is any way to get the quilt to lay flat. Good Luck.
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    Old 11-22-2015, 08:42 AM
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    Originally Posted by carol45
    I did as many of you suggested: pulled out stitches in the vicinity of the pucker. As soon as I pulled out a certain row, the whole thing just flattened out, and I requilted it. It looks so nice now. Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!
    Oh, I am so glad you had a happy ending!!!! Now you can enjoy a glass of wine.

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    Old 11-22-2015, 08:59 AM
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    I would pull out the stitches in that area. Work at laying it flat. If you have stretched it out to the point of it not laying completely flat, you may have to take a small dart/pleat in the fabric. Then restitch. And remember,once you have done this, you will probably be the only person who will ever notice the spot!
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    Old 11-22-2015, 09:05 AM
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    So happy for you it worked out well. Anxious to see when finished, please!
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    Old 11-22-2015, 11:22 AM
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    Pleased it worked out for you..crisis averted!
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    Old 11-22-2015, 05:05 PM
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    Originally Posted by carol45
    I did as many of you suggested: pulled out stitches in the vicinity of the pucker. As soon as I pulled out a certain row, the whole thing just flattened out, and I requilted it. It looks so nice now. Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!
    YES!! *fist pump* Always nice to have a happy ending!!! If you have left it, it would have bugged you forever!!
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    Old 11-23-2015, 07:58 AM
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    I love to hear happy endings. So glad you got it fixed.
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    Old 11-23-2015, 10:44 AM
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    As much as I might hate to say it, if it were my quilt I would probably "unsew" it, then really pin it down when you quilt it to avoid the "bubble".
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