Now I know why people put patchwork stripes on the back of their quilts.

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03-11-2012, 02:26 PM

#31

SmickChick

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Originally Posted by LTeachergeorge

I tell my my quilting friends that 80% of quilting is Problem Solving. It's all part of the challenge!

...I've been doin' lots and lots of rippin' these days. Perhaps more planning would help reduce this task....

03-11-2012, 04:49 PM

#32

psthreads

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I will be careful!!! Great solutions.

03-11-2012, 05:56 PM

#33

Jingle

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I have put blocks, strips on my quilt backs but only to make the backing big enough or to be creative. I always tear packages open or cut tape with scissors. A big part of sewing anything is knowing how to 'fix' screw ups.

03-11-2012, 06:03 PM

#34

leevenora

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Thanks to you, I also will be very carefull now.

03-11-2012, 06:24 PM

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wraez

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Gratefully no, not to fabric but I did cut into my tea bag today cuz I wanted to save the fancy, pretty sleeve that it was in, snipped off the bottom of both. I wasn't happy but your boo boo trumps mine big time. I'm sure that your creativity will make a wonderful quilt anyway.

03-12-2012, 02:37 AM

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Mkotch

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That's what applique is for! Or you could put the label over that part. Ask me how I know!!

03-12-2012, 02:52 AM

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jeanneb52

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Whoa that must have hurt! Thanks for the reminder toi be verrrry careful when opening an envelope with a knife.

03-12-2012, 03:56 AM

#38

sasissy

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We often have this happen as the customs agent opens every package with a box cutter!!! It is so frustrating but does make for some interesting fixes!

03-12-2012, 05:15 AM

#39

maryfrang

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I do not use one of those knives for opening the packages. I usually try to open an end. So sorry, but your quilt will be specially yours.

03-12-2012, 05:22 AM

#40

CarrieC

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Oh I did - not on material but on a red tie for my DH. He rarely likes red in his ties, and I found THE PERFECT one - and paid dearly. I gleefully cut the top of the package. I know how you feel! All it takes is one time and you learn that lesson!