Expert: Angela - 6/26/2006

Question
My dog chewed a hole in  one of my projects that was almost complete. The hole is about 2 1/2" diameter and is pretty much centered in the piece. Is there any way this can be repaired? I was considering attaching another piece of linen that is the same size as the entire piece to the back and then stitching across the hole. I really don't want to give up and re-start this project.  

Answer
Hello, Gretchen

Unfortunately, you'll need to redo the project again.  I don't think inserting another piece of linen where the hole is will do the trick.  I would fear that the stitching would come undone somehow, and may look unnatural or uneven.

I have 7 cats in my house, and they all know better than to mess with any of my stitching supplies.  Our dog is permanently outdoors, and is too big to be in our house anyway.  I'm sorry to hear that your dog has destroyed your project.  Believe me, I know how upset you are about it.

Good luck with your stitching.

Sincerely,
Angela