Ripping the quilting?
03-28-2012, 07:35 AM
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If the thread is all loopy on the back, it is really easy to find the bobbin thread and pull it out in sections first. Once you've pulled out the straight bobbin thread the top loopy thread comes out fairly well. If you just don't like the design and the thread isn't loose, it will be harder to remove. In that case some people like to separate the layers and clip the threads as they pull the top away from the sandwich. Good luck and hopefully it is a small area?
03-28-2012, 07:55 AM
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I agree with what tartan said. Though if the tension is OK but my quilting isn't, I tend to snip about every five stitches, then pull the thread on the other side to "pop" the stitches out. Painstaking but usually worth it.
03-28-2012, 08:09 AM
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Another way to do it is 'skinning'. Lift the backing up from the sandwich and carefully clip the thread between the backing and batting. There should be a tiny bit of give in the batting so you can get your thread snips in there. If you work from the backing side and slip, you may cut the backing (which you can easily patch) but won't damage your top. Just take your time. It's a great task to do while watching TV.
03-28-2012, 08:58 AM
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Another way to do it is 'skinning'. Lift the backing up from the sandwich and carefully clip the thread between the backing and batting. There should be a tiny bit of give in the batting so you can get your thread snips in there. If you work from the backing side and slip, you may cut the backing (which you can easily patch) but won't damage your top. Just take your time. It's a great task to do while watching TV.
I like this suggestion!! At least it's not on a long arm frame....I can't tell you how many hours I have sat under my frame picking out loops of thread because I forgot to lower my presser foot!! LOL
03-28-2012, 09:04 AM
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Another way to do it is 'skinning'. Lift the backing up from the sandwich and carefully clip the thread between the backing and batting. There should be a tiny bit of give in the batting so you can get your thread snips in there. If you work from the backing side and slip, you may cut the backing (which you can easily patch) but won't damage your top. Just take your time. It's a great task to do while watching TV.
03-28-2012, 02:25 PM
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What I do when this occurs is roll the quilt onto the take up until the loops are on the top. Clip them off, then roll it back and the top thread will just lift off. Gee, I sure know a lot about ripping out quilting! Wonder why ;-)
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