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CraftyLouAnna

taking out other peoples stitching?   I'm in the process of taking out some projects that had been started but not having the charts makes even the remote idea of finishing these a daunting task.   These stitches are single cross for every stitch...... not in a line, big jumps all over the place and they started by knotting the thread.  I have no idea how old these are as there are food stains and just yellow discoloration of the fabric.   Feel like I'm wasting my time (it has taken me days), but the sheer size of the 28 and 32ct fabric makes me want to do what I can.  And no, I'm not using a seam ripper; tried that once and ripped the fabric.... so you can see my angst.  So say a little prayer for me as I tackle more and more.  Even the floss should be washed as the white looks more off white than white in a mix of DMC and anchor.  
Tell me I'm not the only one who is insane and would do this? I also have a tablecloth and napkins that are pre-printed for embroidery.... I washed one napkin and the transfer did wash out and it looks white again.   

Am starting to laugh at myself maniacally!   I think I've lost my mind; so many items on the go, too much on my plate and I am seriously starting to worry!

Миранда71

очень интересно глянуть на вашу работу

MT

Ánimo que la perseverancia tiene su premio.

Duckeyd

If none it means anything to you and you know you can't finish them I would just remove the stitches wash the fabric and use it as stash. I have a friend who trolls thrift shops and finds things like this and frogs and stashes.

marlihc

That's a great challenge.  Lots of things to do?  I created a list, on Excel!  So every now and then I go there and set my priorities (what I would like to do first).  Not that I achieve all the targets but I have a clear view of what needs to be done... and, of course, I change my mind all time about priorities... ahahah

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2020-10-22 04:45
That's a great challenge.  Lots of things to do?  I created a list, on Excel!  So every now and then ...

oh yeah... choices, choices.  Since I can't find the time to do all I want, I keep changing the priorities, so it looks like everything is moving.  Who am I kidding??  ahah

KatharinaV-NL

'Tell me I'm not the only one who is insane and would do this?'
:lol You're not the only one who is insane and would do this!!!

CraftyLouAnna

Update on my progress.  I have taken out the stitching.... soaked in Zero(woolite) and oxyclean.  The food stain has faded but since it's on an edge of the bell pull piece I'm not going to worry about it.  The 32 count, must be roughly half a metre and didn't seem to be that soiled; but washed it anyway.  Will dampen these and iron them.  Will pack them away in sealed bags.  

As for the tablecloth?; I packed it up as is, to get it out of the way for the time being. Will look at it again.  I have my own tablecloth to embroider that I bought years ago that is still NIP.
Let's not touch my to do list or stashed items.

Floss will need soaking as well, but that can be done in bits here and there.

SallySue

Well, sometimes we all get caught up in trying to "fix" something.  It's happened to me when I've bought an old house.  I guess if you get a sense of self satisfaction from working on these than it's worth your time and effort to keep going.