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    Old 02-04-2011, 05:47 PM
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    I'm in the process of ripping now and everyone thinks I am 'mad' to (un)do it.
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    Old 02-04-2011, 05:54 PM
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    I'm in the same position too. I feel your pain and it is good to know that I am not alone! A puzzle quilt I'm making for a friend has machine quilting that did NOT turn out. I wish you success.
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    Old 02-05-2011, 07:24 PM
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    Don't bother to take it out. Continue and learn from it. Next time try the design out on a piece out the fabric first.
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    Old 02-05-2011, 07:36 PM
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    Oh yes I have had to take it out when it was not right or not what I like. just snip a stitch every few stitches on one side or the other and it will come out pretty easily.
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    Old 02-06-2011, 04:30 PM
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    I did the same thing today.....very frustrating
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    Old 02-06-2011, 06:34 PM
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    I would put it a way for a short while then come back to it. If you really have to rip it out then I would do it in short steps, do some, walk away and then do some more. I always get a little antsy when ripping out something I don't like so I have to do a little and walk away so I don't end up ripping the quilt at the same time.
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    Old 02-06-2011, 07:00 PM
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    Originally Posted by Annz
    I would put it a way for a short while then come back to it. If you really have to rip it out then I would do it in short steps, do some, walk away and then do some more. I always get a little antsy when ripping out something I don't like so I have to do a little and walk away so I don't end up ripping the quilt at the same time.
    Wise words.
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    Old 02-12-2011, 05:35 AM
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    Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
    Yup. I just ripped out some quilting I didn't like. I use Havel squizzers to do it with. They're called "snip eze" on this page and they work slick! They're super sharp and super pointy. You just clip about every 3 to 4 stitches on top and then pull the bobbin thread out.

    http://www.elegantstitches.com/scissors.htm
    I do it this way too, only from the back just in case there's a slip. Masking tape is great for picking off the little bits.
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