Expert: Angela - 8/22/2008

Question
I have started a project and already invested several hours in it ...to discover that I miscalculated the size.  Now I see that my fabric is two rows short of the size I need on one side.  It is an expensive kit that I ordered online from Romania.  The thread is different than any I have used before...so starting over is not possible if I want to use this thread.  I can't take it all out as I have gone too far and I'm not sure I have enough thread to complete the project if I start over.  Is there any way to fuse more fabric (aida 22 ct) to the edge that is too short?

Answer
Hello, Trish

Unfortunately, I've never fused 2 pieces of fabric together in order to continue stitching a project.  Despite the hours of work that you've already put into this, the only thing that I can suggest is removing what you started, and salvaging any threads that you've already used.  You may need to try and match up the thread colors to those of the DMC line (or Anchor if you use that), and see if you can improvise with that to complete your project.

I hope that helps.  Good luck. :)

Sincerely,

Angela