Blinky,

I'm raising my hand. Removed machine quilting once -- I was the machine quilter and had no one to blame but myself. Took many hours, but I was happy when I redid the work.

Please post a photo!

thanks ptquilts...applique is my passion...i just attached a pic somewhere on here of the quilt before i had it quilted...lol

If I am not happy with it, I will redo it.

This quilt is gorgeous! I do a lot of applique work myself and never can find the heart to top stitch over it! I usually free motion around the outside of the appliqued detail. You can then stitch other designs in the open (unappliqued) areas. It really makes the extra details you've done stand out. And yes, I would take out the other stitches first then have fun doing it your way! :)

thank you sewing4kix.....i am definitely going to rip the stitches out...i have never done machine quilting on my Bernina ...not sure whether to try it or just hand quilt it...i am leaning towards hand quilting....thanks again! i do love needle turn applique...you can take it places to work on!!!

Take the stitches out. You should be happy with the quilt.
Sit outside, the wind will help with the cleanup. Nest spring you may find your thread in a bird nest. In SC we have many days to outside. If you were near I would be glad to help.

I agree. You worked so hard on this quilt, you deserve to love it totally! Earlier today I ripped out the quilting on a PLACE MAT because I decided I wanted to take out the batting. At the time I wasn't sure if it was worth it, but I think it is. It took me about an hour. So put on a good movie, grab a friend, and start ripping. If you need a break, just log in to quiltingboard for a while! Good luck, and keep us posted.

I'm in same situation. I made a large lap quilt for my best friend. I was so careful to make sure all seams were flat, quilt so true when I trimmed it. I only wanted a simple all over stippling (how could that go wrong). My co-workers wife does long arm and price was good. I explained (3 times) I DID NOT WANT IT REALLY BIG just a med stipple-
what did she do-BIG!! I'm so upset. I was so careful to make it smooth and now it has puckers in it. The stippling only goes through part of each block and I'm not sure after numerous washings how will it will hold up. I was thinking of SID each block but due to size will be a hassel (that was the point of sending it out). She gave it to me at work so I couldn't really tell her how upset I was-so I send I liked it. Send of story- I am up set and I paid her for it!!!! Live and Learn. Hope your quilt issues get resolved. Have a great holiday :-D

Thank you everyone! ....and twospoiledhuskies i feel for you!!! Yes, live and learn...i am definitely going to take the stitches out after reading all your posts! have to quit for the night on my computer...just came upstairs to my desktop real quick...one of my little dogs chewed up the power cord to my laptop downstairs. the last time he did it not too long ago he blew up my laptop! catch up with you all tomorrow!...and yes doing the board inbetween ripping out stitches sounds like a great idea!! Good night!