Thread: How could anyone do that ?

Originally Posted by peaceandjoy

Not a SS, but I sewed through an Olfa cutting mat. It was a "slap myself in the forehead" moment.

THAT's impressive.

You are definitely not alone. I ruined three supreme sliders by sewing them into quilts. I didn't have trouble getting them removed although one had many, many stitches that had to be cut. My big problem was the expense of replacing the supreme sliders. Believe me, I am now very careful to tape the slider down well before starting FMQ.

I never did that, but I accidentally ironed my cutting board. It really warped it. lol
Sue

yep, i gave up on mine too. never sewed through it though. but could have!

Oh dear, I do feel for you..nothing worse than having to undo millions of stitches.....don't dwell on it, it will just become more upsetting...just jump into the unpicking with gritted teeth and your favourite music playing!

I once put my iron, sole down onto the carpet in my sewing room forgetting that it was still switched on. Came back into the room a few minutes later finding the carpet scorched and the place smelling foul!

Good luck. I agree perseverance and time will be you friend. For my quilting bleep...must have tired. I made myself an ironing mat to put next to my machine so I don't have to get up and go to the ironing board and absent mindedly used it to square up a block so now I has a nice cut in it Decided it was time to take a break. All in the life of a quilter