Learned a valuble..and frustrating lesson today!

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02-08-2011, 12:07 AM

#51

AnnieH

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We've all been there and it's sooo frustrating. Happy ripping.

02-08-2011, 04:31 AM

#52

patriciaponder

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hannajo

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjomomma

That's terrible but it looks like it will be easy to rip out. Have fun! :-)

Ditto. I just decided to take apart some blocks I sewed together when I was 12 yo, and the stitches are so small, I can barely get the ripper under them. I'm at the point I might just cut the seams and start with smaller blocks.

Unsew like us paper piecers do ... with our rotary cutter.

02-08-2011, 04:47 AM

#53

tomilu

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Railroad tracks! Slow down (ask me how I know, lol) Quilting keeps us humble! :lol:

02-08-2011, 06:19 AM

#54

gellybean402

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I have done that more times than I can count! LOL! It is very frustrating! At least it should be easy to take out.

02-08-2011, 09:04 AM

#55

biscuitqueen

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that happened to me more often than not, even gave up fmq for 6 months. now im back, feet first lol. and lost of practice.

02-08-2011, 09:04 AM

#56

biscuitqueen

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that happened to me more often than not, even gave up fmq for 6 months. now im back, feet first lol. and lost of practice.

02-08-2011, 09:34 AM

#57

selm

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Maybe this is something everyone knows already but the easiest way to rip a out a seam is to rip every 5th-6th stitch then pull the bobbin thread and all (or most) will come out.

Also a tip, have a practice sandwich to test quilt before doing the actual quilting then you'll catch problems such as this before you start.