roserips

That is why I like to do a test block before I commit to all that sewing and I have a finished block to look at makes me feel good and keeps me on track. Happy frogging...

danlynmartin

Hope you have a good movie to watch while you are ripping. Makes the task less arduous and seems to go faster!

BettyGee

I've done that many times and will probably do the same dumb thing again. That is why there are seam rippers, although I'd rather not have to keep it right by my machine at all times.

MargeD

I hate when that happens, been there, done that. If you need to rip out what you've done so far, rip it and then wait for another day when you can begin again and most of all, forgive yourself, we've all done it at one time or another.

Mariah

I feel like I have good company! That has happened quite a few times here. Usually I put it away before I cut it to pieces and into tiny pieces for the trash.
One thing it has done for me is that appreciate it more when it is finally done!!
Mariah

Quilt Fan

Been there, done that as the saying goes. If one cuts every 4th stitch on one side then the thread on the other side will usually pull right out. An emery board (nail file) rubbed across the cut stitches will usually pull them right out. Hope it goes quickly for you.

Billy'swife

I work on the "frog stitch" often.........rip it, rip it, rip it!!

Sewnoma

Sing it, sister! For me I usually look at those and say, "Well look at that, a whole bunch of centers for new crazy quilt blocks. Surprise!!" LOL

For when I DO rip...I have discovered the scalpel-style seam rippers and use those most of all. One of those with a fresh blade make ripping stitches almost fun! Mine is a Havel, with a curved blade. Love that thing.

oldtisme

Well there you have it!! A stitch we are all perfect at.....The Ripit Stitch...Congratulations everyone on your accomplishment!

Skylark53

I think I stitch rip more than I sew haha. I'm just doing simple patchwork square piecing and most seams I end up doing at least twice! I always have a couple of rippers near my machine