Help! Should I tie or quilt this?
06-12-2012, 05:31 AM
#21
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I would tie it with a coordinating yarn.
The photo is of a lap quilt I've made for my father-in-law's 85th birthday. He is the family historian/geneologist. He grew up very near to Appomatox, VA and his family history is filled with Civil War survivors (and also some that didn't make it). He is quite a history buff and when I found this pattern (which is named "Appomatox") I knew it was perfect for him!
I am trying to decide how to quilt it and would like your input. There are 3 options that I can think of: 1) cross-hatch it on the machine; 2) hand-quilt it - perhaps 1/4" inside each quilt block; or 3) tie it with yarn, as I think it may have been done during the Civil War era. I've used reproduction fabrics and I think it is similar to what was called a "cot quilt," used by the common soldier for functionality - to sleep upon or under for warmth.
I appreciate your input - I need to have it done by next weekend!!!
I am trying to decide how to quilt it and would like your input. There are 3 options that I can think of: 1) cross-hatch it on the machine; 2) hand-quilt it - perhaps 1/4" inside each quilt block; or 3) tie it with yarn, as I think it may have been done during the Civil War era. I've used reproduction fabrics and I think it is similar to what was called a "cot quilt," used by the common soldier for functionality - to sleep upon or under for warmth.
I appreciate your input - I need to have it done by next weekend!!!
06-12-2012, 05:52 AM
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Great quilt. Love the fabrics and the pattern. Hmmmm, think I would tie it after reading the comments about historical accuracy. Whatever you decide, your FIL will love it. Thanks for sharing.
06-12-2012, 06:21 AM
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I do love this Quilting Board - everyone is so supportive and come up with such fabulous suggestions! I love that Dalyesewblessed provided the history lesson - very interesting. Your quilt is great, even with a few rows misplaced, and I love the idea of tying it!
06-12-2012, 06:57 AM
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Your responses are just what I needed to hear - thank you soooo much! FYI - I have egg on my face - I looked at the quilt again and I have one section (2 rows) out of place - hence the excess blues at the bottom of the quilt. Tomorrow I will attack it with the seam ripper and make it all right! Then to find backing -- either reproduction fabric or muslin -- and will tie it with pearle cotton. Thank you ladies!
06-12-2012, 08:45 AM
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Very pretty quilt. I learned several tings from just this posting today. I have learned so many things here on this board. I tie comforters with either DMC thread, sis strands or crochet thread, never used yarn.
06-12-2012, 08:54 AM
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It is kind of funny -- my mom's LWR quilting group tied with yarn for years. I think LWR started recommending crochet thread a few years back, and we know it is much easier to pull through. The ladies doing the tying resisted change, but finally gave in a tried the crochet thread. Now they wouldn't go back. These are older ladies who have pliers on hand to help them pull the ties through when necessary.
That said, I do know of a lady (similar to the case of WMD926) whose granddaughter requested yarn, because she wanted those "nubbies". Most yarn ties after many washings do become more of a "nubbie" than a tie.
Dayle
That said, I do know of a lady (similar to the case of WMD926) whose granddaughter requested yarn, because she wanted those "nubbies". Most yarn ties after many washings do become more of a "nubbie" than a tie.
Dayle
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