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    Old 09-18-2011, 10:57 AM
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    Is yarn ok to tie a quilt? I don't if it is strong enough.
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    Old 09-18-2011, 10:59 AM
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    My grandmother tied quilts with either yarn or 6 strands of embroidery floss.
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    Old 09-18-2011, 11:05 AM
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    Embroidery floss is much nicer and doesn't look as bad as yarn when it frays.

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    Old 09-18-2011, 11:08 AM
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    I used crochet cotton or thread.
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    Old 09-18-2011, 11:11 AM
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    get a good cotton yarn..stays knotted better! Also practice your knotting before you start...
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    Old 09-18-2011, 11:12 AM
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    Don't use a square knot. Use a surgeon's knot. Square knots can come apart fairly easily. When you pull an end it straightens out and the other piece can slide off. Great for temporary tie downs but deadly in a life & death situation.
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    Old 09-18-2011, 11:25 AM
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    I have several quilts tied with yarn. If I were to tie one I would use a surgeon's knot as well.
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    Old 09-18-2011, 11:27 AM
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    Originally Posted by barking-rabbit
    I used crochet cotton or thread.
    This is also what I use.
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    Old 09-18-2011, 11:51 AM
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    What is a surgeons knot?
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    Old 09-18-2011, 11:58 AM
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeaIyAyg_cs

    Surgeon's knot explained. Best way to tie a quilt. I use pearl cotton to tie mine.
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