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08-13-2018, 11:57 AM

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SusieQOH

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Tartan, I prefer the black. I don't know anything about using Sharpies but if that works maybe do it?

08-13-2018, 12:46 PM

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pewa88

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My vote is for taking out that stitching. I think you will be happier in the long run.

08-13-2018, 01:21 PM

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Tartan

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Okay, the consensus is to remove the grey. If I was using 100% cotton thread I might try the sharpie. I am using a blend so it would probably not “take” with a sharpie.

08-13-2018, 02:25 PM

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RedGarnet222

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ruthrings

I imagine some people will not like my suggestion, but I have for one reason or another used a fine tip black sharpie to go over a line like that. It never bled.

I second this idea. I have done this to hide tiny dots of color onto the back lately too. No mater how careful you are, they is the proof I am not perfect! LOL!

08-13-2018, 03:07 PM

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Jingle

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I'm glad you will rip and redo. That is what i would do also.

08-13-2018, 09:57 PM

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katz_n_kwiltz

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Instead of picking it out if you like the black better just go over it with a sharpie

08-14-2018, 01:54 PM

#17

madamekelly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pewa88

My vote is for taking out that stitching. I think you will be happier in the long run.

This is my thought too. If you leave it, if you are anything like me, it would haunt you. Just sit down, pour a glass of something, and just take it out carefully. You know you will be happier for it. Next time, make a test piece and save your sanity. Lol.

08-15-2018, 04:42 AM

#18

lindaschipper

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I know that picking stitches out is a long tedious thing to to...i removed four rows yesterday, but I would remove the gray and go with the black instead.

08-15-2018, 07:23 AM

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Ellen 1

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Pick, pick, pick!

08-23-2018, 06:35 AM

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Ariannaquilts

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Do you have a piece of the fabric that you could sew with the grey and use the sharpie (something I have never heard of before) so you can see if it works on your thread? Otherwise rip it out.