I use three strands of embrodery thread and then I tie a square knot plus one extra knot for good measure. I tie mine on top and try to have the knots blend in with the quilt colors. I only leave the tails about a half inch or so long.
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Originally Posted by Zephyr
I use three strands of embrodery thread and then I tie a square knot plus one extra knot for good measure. I tie mine on top and try to have the knots blend in with the quilt colors. I only leave the tails about a half inch or so long.
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
Originally Posted by Zephyr
I use three strands of embrodery thread and then I tie a square knot plus one extra knot for good measure. I tie mine on top and try to have the knots blend in with the quilt colors. I only leave the tails about a half inch or so long.
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
Originally Posted by Rowan8
What is a 'tied' quilt?
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I usually use floss. I have even used two colors together for a different look. I had trouble pulling the perle cotton through the quilt. The yarn lasts but does not look as good after many washings. I do have one my Grandmother tied with yarn 50+ years ago, too. The yarn is in almost a ball.
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The surgeon's knot is easy to do with a pair of hemostats. Saves the hands & fingers.
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I tried that surgeons knot last time with no success, maybe I'll try agin.
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I like a doubled strand of Crochet cotton. There are lots of colors and it stays tied and doesn't get ratty looking in the wash. I use a size that is not too large that will be easy to thread on a darning needle and that will be easy to pull through the fabric when it is doubled.
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I tied my first quilt with yarn, in 1982 -- it has been used daily since and have had no problem. Will also tie the one I am working on now.
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I prefer the perle cotton too, love the look of embroidery floss,and like to use it to hand quilt big stiches on something scrappy, I find the embroidery floss is too slippery to stay tied.
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