Quilters Companion

TOP 10 EMBROIDERY ‘Must Have’ Tools

1 Stitch eraser

Have you ever made a mistake on your embroidery and need to unpick it but an unpicker just won’t do the job? The Stitch Eraser is an amazing tool that allows you to unpick unwanted embroidery. Don’t just use an unpicker as this will take way too much time. If you have put the embroidery in the wrong place or put in the wrong colour, this device will help you eliminate the problem quickly.

TIP: I leave the design in the hoop and the tension keeps it stable. This will make it less likely that you will put a hole in the fabric. Always shave from the back in a sideways and upwards back and forth motion. Pull out the top thread but don’t pull hard as you

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