Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Oooops

Have you ever done this??

I like to test my tension before I start machine quilting and I just sandwich a small piece to sew on until I get it right.  So, my little test piece, unbeknownst to me, got under the piece I was quilting.  Now you would think I would notice that the fabric had gotten much thicker - but nooooooo.

 I mean really, this was not just one layer of fabric, it was two layers of fabric and one of batting - how did I miss that?? 
 Didn't see it until after I finished all the quilting and turned the piect over to "admire" my handiwork.  Handiwork indeed - more like klutzywork.  Had to rip out all the quilting in that section of the quilt.  Have you ever ripped out machine quilting? NOT FUN.

Live and learn - well, live anyway. 
Teresa

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12 comments:

  1. RuthJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Yes and yes!! Not fun at all!

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  2. Paula, the quilterJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Yes on a flannel quilt. Not fun, not fun at all.

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  3. MarjJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Haven't had that happen, but have ripped out portions of machine quilting. It really is not fun.

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  4. FlourishingPalmsJanuary 5, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Ack! That's a new on on me. More often, I've caught a folded edge of backing and batting under the quilt and had to undo. You're right, unsewing is awful.

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  5. FlossJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    I have ripped out a bit of quilting and agree no fun at all. BTW I rally like the fabric your using for the back.

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  6. ThimbleannaJanuary 7, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    Oh yes. I hate ripping out machine quilting. Most of the time, I ask hubby to do it for me while he watches tv. Hope you have it ripped out by now!

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  7. Purple PamJanuary 7, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    So sorry you caught that practice piece into your quilt. I have done something similar, and no, it is not fun taking out machine quilting.

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  8. Ellen JJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    haha! Not funny, but it is funny. :) Sorry you had to rip it out!

    Love you!!!

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  9. Jackie's StitchesJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Oh no! That doesn't sound fun at all. Hope it's all well behind you now.

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  10. CaroleJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Maybe we ought to form a club! lol Been there done that, a few times at that! But.... not my test piece, mostly the excess fabric folded under and sometimes with the batting. Sigh! Cheers!

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  11. BrandiJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    I am so jealous! I wish I could sew. Can't say I've ever messed up on anything lol. fun blog

    run-style-run.blogspot.com

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  12. Carrie P.January 30, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Oh No! that is not fun at all and yes, I have ripped out machine quilting. Not fun either.

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