Bonding with my stitch ripper

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11-04-2013, 08:28 AM

Trisher

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Bonding with my stitch ripper

I choose to see the cup as half full.... I only have to rip out 10 strips!

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11-04-2013, 08:38 AM

Skittl1321

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Me and my seam ripper are GREAT friends.

However, what I think is the 'mistake' in this quilt adds visual interest. I'd leave it.

11-04-2013, 08:46 AM

Maggie_Sue

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I see that you only need to rip two seams, flip it around and sew back together!!!

11-04-2013, 08:56 AM

Trisher

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Maggie_Sue

I see that you only need to rip two seams, flip it around and sew back together!!!

It is quilt as you go... so one seam would work easily, the other I would have to fold under and top stitch it down. But you have me thinking....

11-04-2013, 09:09 AM

DebraK

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lol, great attitude. Beautiful piece.

11-04-2013, 09:34 AM

ILoveToQuilt

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I also subscribe to the "Frog" method of quilting....ripit, ripit, ripit!

Anita

11-04-2013, 09:43 AM

Tartan

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Opps, but at least you noticed it before you got it all done.

11-04-2013, 10:06 AM

klgls

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Bummer!! My seam ripper and I are BFFs!!

11-04-2013, 10:38 AM

Stitchnripper

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I am very familiar with the ripper. Hence my name!!!

11-04-2013, 11:05 AM

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ManiacQuilter2

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I see where you mistake is. I have never heard of doing a Bargello as a quilt as you go. After making dozens of Bargello, I can tell you for a fact that it is ALWAYS the tiny strip that gets messed up !! Don't rush your ripping especially when the seams are so tinny. Slowly clip one at a time. I know it is tedious but as the old saying goes, we learn from our mistakes. Is this a table runner?? Stunning. I like your selection of the black batik. Hope you post a picture when it is finished.