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by pldc 03 Apr 2012 ( edited Apr 03'12 23:58 )
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ok Cuties I need your HELP! I have messed up: for the last 2.5 hrs I have been sewing what I thought was FSL Crosses for Easter Thought being the key word! It turns out they aren't Is there any way to salvage what I have I only wet one & as I was looking at it I realized the stitches weren't very close together & then it hit me! How stupid of me!

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by pldc 03 Apr 2012
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The house phone was ringing the cell was going off My dh had just walked in the door & I was STRESSED! That's what I get for not paying attention! You know when your in a hurry & just want to get things done? Well sure hope someone can come to my rescue
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by dino 03 Apr 2012
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Were the crosses digitized as FSL? Maybe can be saved by coating with "Stiffy" which is a product used to stiffen crocheted doilies. Don't know if this all helps, but good luck!
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by pldc 03 Apr 2012
I will try anything thanks!
by pldc 03 Apr 2012
sorry I thought about this & it is wet sew then it would disolve
by bevintex 03 Apr 2012
It will dissolve as soon as it gets wet. You may have to just start over with a fsl cross. Sorry but maybe someone else has an idea. I don't think laminating them would be as nice. I hope you find a workable solution.
bev
by pldc 03 Apr 2012
see I just dug out my laminator but have been searching for the stupid plastic & I can't find it anywhere!thanks Bev
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by pldc 03 Apr 2012
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this is what I have to work with?
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by pldc 03 Apr 2012
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sorry the pic didn't come up
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by babie 03 Apr 2012
If all else fail , maybe you can consider to laminate them and then cut it out.
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by cfidl 03 Apr 2012
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Loralye I am fixing things now! Just stitch it down to another priece of fabric. I am doing a coaster. If you can dry the piece that got wet you can do the same, I will upload pic!
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by cfidl 03 Apr 2012
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Hi again. this piece is not sewn yet. I connected the lace to the fabric by spritzing the wss with water, so it took some time to dry. May not look pretty, however it will stitch well. I did screw up, in that I was only gonna fuse the middle of the fabric to the cotton sheeting below, so that I could trim and fold the fabric round. I fused it all, so it may turn out different still!
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by pldc 03 Apr 2012
this is very pretty Christine, Sew you think that I should back the crosses with fabric & then spritz them with warm water sew that they will end up sticking to the fabric, is this right?
by pldc 03 Apr 2012
does that mean I should make the fabric cross with a backing sew that it won't fray?
by pldc 03 Apr 2012
& interfacing too?
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by mjdg 03 Apr 2012
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I did this with a butterfly.... It just disappeared into a wad of string... no saving it. I don't know what to tell you except whatever you do .... don't get them wet!
Perhaps you could sew them to some netting and just cut around them?
MJDG
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by pldc 03 Apr 2012
that's good to know too thanks you
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by susiesembroidery 03 Apr 2012
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I think this has already happened to almost all of us, so don't feel bad or stupid. I think you can remedy it only by fusing it onto another piece of material, or laminating them - although it is not the same effect, at least you did not waste your time and cotton. The recipients will still be overjoyed by your thoughfullness. Lovies.*** Happy Easter.**
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by pldc 03 Apr 2012
Thanks Susie I hope sew
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by pldc 03 Apr 2012
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wellI figured this out with your help! Check out in projects if you want too? I just used felt
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by noah 03 Apr 2012
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been there done that hugs for you:):)
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by pldc 03 Apr 2012
what a LONG DAY!
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by bevintex 03 Apr 2012
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did you see the pretty fsl cross here, its a free one also.
1 links:
[1] http://www.premiumembroiderydesigns.com/
www.premiumembroiderydesigns.com
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by bevintex 03 Apr 2012
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by pldc 03 Apr 2012
THANKS i GOT IT
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by blueeyedblonde 03 Apr 2012
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It's not stupid! Everyone has done things the wrong way on something. I'm sure cuties suggestions will help make things all right.