Un-sewing
#42
I'm such a perfectionist that I rip and re sew things that others would probably leave. Today, I ripped several times because I was slightly cutting off a star point. I was happy to rip because all of my stars now have perfect points. About two thirds of the quilts I've made had no ripping; but I just consider ripping a part of sewing and, actually, enjoy ripping. One reason that I have made so many quilts that did not require the seam ripper is that I spend a lots of time carefully pinning before I sew and take the time to make accurate seams.
#43
I unsew all the time and it doesn't even bother me anymore. I used to hate it. Now I am proud of myself for wanting and expecting my work to be of a better quality. I also feel that I have learned a little patience since I am no longer frustrated when I have to reach for my ripper. It's just another necessary tool that I use often. Every time I unsew a seam, I know how much better the finished product will look for my efforts. You keep unsewing with the rest of us!
#47
I'm sorry your husband made you feel bad about it... but you shouldn't. (Men are just insensitive jerks sometimes, LOL.) As others have said, it's just part of quilting. It means you have high standards for yourself and when your quilt isn't looking like you had envisioned, you correct it. I often try out a quilting idea and if I don't like it I am more than willing to sit and rip out the sts to be able to try something else. The resulting quilt is always worth it. Please don't be depressed!
#48
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Join Date: May 2010
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I almost never un-sew. I'd rather accept the alternate arrangement, modify the plan, or cut off an offending area and re-purpose it than spend my time and energy picking out stitches. Not to say that I don't know my way around a seam ripper, but I just choose not to make use of that option as a way of dealing with things very often.
#49
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: A Few miles from Lake Michigan, In.
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I made a "Beatles" quilt for my daughter. If it is possible, I think I un-sewed it more than I sewed it. Guess it was
worth it.....it is her prize possession. At least that is what she tells me.
worth it.....it is her prize possession. At least that is what she tells me.
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