Originally Posted by Shelley
When I have to remove stitches from large areas, I use a technique called 'skinning'. Basically, you peel the top back, find the threads in the batting, cut those threads, and keep gently pulling the top back, exposing more stitches.
Hang in there, girl - this is an art form that takes time.
I agree with Shelley and the "skinning" method. Stitches loosen up so much better this way than trying to pick them out of the front or back.