removing needle holes in fabric
#1
I wasn't sure exactly how to word this topic title, but here's my problem:
I am making a quilt for my new soon-to-be-born granddaughter, and I decided to put a decorative quilt stitch (about an inch wide) inside a narrow 1.5" border. Well, despite having done a 'mock-up' of it before actually quilting the stitch into the quilt, I decided (after it was totally done, of course!) that I hated how it looked.
So, have painstakingly removed the stitches and have the needle holes in the fabric.
What is the easiest method to remove these? I had thought I would wet the fabric, then press it.
Any better ideas?
I am making a quilt for my new soon-to-be-born granddaughter, and I decided to put a decorative quilt stitch (about an inch wide) inside a narrow 1.5" border. Well, despite having done a 'mock-up' of it before actually quilting the stitch into the quilt, I decided (after it was totally done, of course!) that I hated how it looked.
So, have painstakingly removed the stitches and have the needle holes in the fabric.
What is the easiest method to remove these? I had thought I would wet the fabric, then press it.
Any better ideas?
#5
That happened to me the other day when I tried to FMQ some borders. It looked awful. I thought it was ruined but some starch and some steam and it was back to good. I presume they'll dissappear all together when it's washed.
I also found out from these kind people that higher thread counts in your fabric can leave larger holes and that having a needle that is dull or meant for heavier fabric can also do that.
you're all so smart
I also found out from these kind people that higher thread counts in your fabric can leave larger holes and that having a needle that is dull or meant for heavier fabric can also do that.
you're all so smart
#6
if the holes still stay, you might think of getting some grograin ribbon (soak it to shrink) and applique that down the border over the holes. or even could fold a strip of binding and stitch that down, mitering corners as you go around. should work well if it comes to that.
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
I always run the point of a needle or pin over the holes to close them up. Not sure how large of an area you are doing.
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