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08-19-2011, 05:41 PM

DogHouseMom

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Seam ripping is one thing. Picking out quilted stitches is a whole new torture.

7 minutes of FMQ "thread painting". HOURS to pick them out.

Tell me ... will the former needle holes ever disappear?

08-19-2011, 05:42 PM

cathyvv

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I feel your pain!

08-19-2011, 05:43 PM

PaperPrincess

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Yes, the holes will disappear. Ask me how I know... I hate picking out quilting! Only one thing worse, picking out a machine embroidery!

08-19-2011, 05:47 PM

DogHouseMom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

Yes, the holes will disappear. Ask me how I know... I hate picking out quilting! Only one thing worse, picking out a machine embroidery!

Oh no, I don't want to think about going there. This was bad enough, but alas ... it's done.

08-19-2011, 06:14 PM

MissM

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:-( so sorry I feel your pain

08-19-2011, 06:24 PM

np3

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They do go away!

08-19-2011, 06:37 PM

dunster

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If you can spritz them with a little water the holes will probably disappear, like magic. Sorry you had to do that.

08-19-2011, 06:38 PM

Kehoeta

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I just saw a tip on one of the Fons and Porter shows where a quilter used painters tape, wrapped around a finger or two to pick out those tiny little threads. I'm going to try it next time.

08-19-2011, 06:51 PM

Lori S

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Sometimes on batiks the holes do not dissappear , depends on the size needle used. Batiks are very tightly woven and a big needle will perforate the fabric weaving threads....... ask me how I found this out....... sent a quilt for LA ... she must have had issues and took out a bunch of stiches..... many washes later I can still see the original stiching holes.