After starting this design from 8Claws & Paws I realized I forgot to add stabilizer? If any of you have done this before you can understand the challenges in re-hooping a design that has already started. I have heard that using the wipes from Wal-Mart are a good sub for stabilizer.........So I added a pc to the back & taped it in place & then started to re-sew it only to discover my hoop was not tight enough & in the end it came off anyway! So I tried my best to scootch it back in place & as you can see on the purple one side is a tad wider then the other.............. Only the trained eye will notice right? This is a thanksgiving gift for my 91 yr old M-I-L

No one will notice. It came out just fine.

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by pldc 03 Oct 2013

Thank you Hugs & **

dont unhoop Try to pin it or with temp adh spray behind and like towels and jeans I don't use it at all they are strong enough Yvonne

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by pldc 03 Oct 2013

Thanks Yvonne, but I didn't make it tight enough that's why it un-hooped on me LOL Live & learn right. Thanks Hugs &**

Very nice! I've had only one truly successful "save" when I had a major blooper.
Instead of fussing with the stabilizer when you forget, try just "floating" a piece of stabilizer behind the design. It requires minimal interference with the stitching process and usually works great. I float most of my stabilizers because I use the heavy ones that are really hard to hoop. To float stabilizer, just gently lift the hoop once installed and slide a piece of stabilizer underneath. The first stitches should secure it just fine.
I'm sure MIL will love your thoughtfulness, and be none the wiser.

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by pldc 03 Oct 2013

Thanks I think she will too. Hugs & ** & thanks for the tip

Oh !! Child!! We are getting stressed out already. I feel it also! Kay

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by pldc 03 Oct 2013

LOL Thanks Kay, much Hugs & ***

Good save!!! Looks fine, about the wipes are you talking diaper wipes? Some of those say they are flushable so might shred in the wash. I have bought huggies brand natural and they fell apart before I could even get them out of the package. I haven't tried to use them for stabilizer either though.

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by pldc 03 Oct 2013

This was the antiseptic wipes from Wal-Mart.. Purell I think. They are pretty strong but will have to see what happens when washed. Thanks so much Hugs & **

by sewilso 04 Oct 2013

Ok, keep us posted, I didn't know Purell made wipes. lol! Love your split design!!!

I had to look extra hard to find that oops. I really like your finished project. You did a great save.

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by pldc 02 Oct 2013

Thanks so very much! Hugs &**

Very nice, great design for Thanksgiving....I did not notice the little bloop...hugs!

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by pldc 02 Oct 2013

Thanks very much lulu, hugs & **

great job noone will notice hugs

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by pldc 02 Oct 2013

Thanks my friend Hugs & **

There is a store that I shop at that often offers a coupon for free cleaning wipes. I use these as stabilizer by using 2 of them and turning the second one a quarter turn. I use them for coasters and other small projects. Any time I can save a little money I am happy.

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by noah 02 Oct 2013

Way to go Mrs. heart hugs

by pldc 02 Oct 2013

well it seems to have worked just fine but we'll see after she washes it. Thanks so much Hugs &**

Great save and I never heard that with wipes???? What wipes that looks a lot like the perforated tear away type kind of. My boo boos are usually to big and to be so lucky lol.

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by pldc 02 Oct 2013

I just got lucky that I even remembered this, lol. Thanks Mary hugs & ** Loralye

She will not even notice and will be thankful that you make this for her.

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by pldc 02 Oct 2013

Ah thanks Anita, I appreciate it. Hugs & **

yo did great

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by pldc 02 Oct 2013

Thanks very much Maria, hugs &**

Oh, wow, Loralye, what a fabulous save!! I was doing a jacket back and had it jump out of the hoop.......it is certainly frustrating!!

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by pldc 02 Oct 2013

It is & I am not always this lucky LOL. Hugs &**