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    Old 06-09-2016, 05:05 AM
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    A charity group I've worked with uses crochet cotton to tie quilts.
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    Old 06-09-2016, 02:46 PM
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    i havent used to quilt but have tied quilots!!!
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    Old 06-09-2016, 03:23 PM
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    I use it for basting with Sharon Shamberg method (hounds tooth). There is a video around here where one quilter uses it to join her blocks.
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    Old 06-09-2016, 09:49 PM
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    I use size 12 thread to big stitch a quilt. Gosh, I cant imagine the size holes in the fabric with crochet "thread"'. I use the crochet thread to make lace edging. All I can say is give it a try and report back to us. We'd love to know.
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    Old 06-09-2016, 10:11 PM
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    It is great in primitive or modern quilts. A fun way to quilt a whole quilt or just sections.
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    Old 06-09-2016, 11:01 PM
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    I've used it for years in hand quilting using a larger stitch length and larger needle. Love the look of it!

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    Old 06-11-2016, 04:56 AM
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    I use crochet thread for tying, using 3 strands and think it is better than using embroidery thread.
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    Old 06-11-2016, 05:24 AM
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    Or use the crochet thread to make sashiko stitches. Use a solid homespun which is not so closely woven.
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