Needle Holes
#1
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Needle Holes
I just unquilted a portion of a quilt that I want to enter into a show. The tension was terrible and really showed on the front. After taking out a ton of quilting, I have little holes all over the front. Any suggestions on how to get rid of them? The batting also seems to be crushed down from the previous quilting. Is there any way to restore it? I can't take the quilt apart and don't really want to soak it since it's red and white. I would appreciate any suggestions available.
#2
First I would ask what size needle you used? Did you pre-wash your reds at least? The batting should come up on its own. The holes may be a different problem. Normally I would suggest that you wash the quilt before the show. Reds are tricky especially if they have not been pre-washed. I have mine dry cleaned. Hopefully others here can throw out a few ideas.
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I just unquilted a portion of a quilt that I want to enter into a show. The tension was terrible and really showed on the front. After taking out a ton of quilting, I have little holes all over the front. Any suggestions on how to get rid of them? The batting also seems to be crushed down from the previous quilting. Is there any way to restore it? I can't take the quilt apart and don't really want to soak it since it's red and white. I would appreciate any suggestions available.
#5
I've had some luck with spritzing the fabric very lightly with water and brushing with an extra soft toothbrush. Try just a toothbrush on the dry fabric first. I also use a toothbrush to get rid of my quilting lines.