Tying off a quilt instead of quilting?
#53
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After reading this thread I am interested in trying to tie one of my quilts. I made a wonderful top for my granddaughter and I think she would like a "fluffy" quilt and it seems to tie it would work. Like Grandma Libby, I would also like to know what you tie the quilt with...yarn??? But also would like to know how to tie a quilt...every square? every few inches? I am learning to FMQ but would like an alternative for those in the family who would like fluffier quilts (comforters). Love this forum for lots of information. Thanks
#54
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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I make a quilt/comforter for all the newly wed grandchildren in our family (23). I make them from old blue jeans and flannel shirts (some from the boys themselves and others from other family members). These are backed with flannel so they are very thick and I still use batting with them. The only way I would "quilt" them is by tying them. These quilts/comforters are not as big as a queen size quilt but they are about the size of a single bed quilt.
#55
Originally Posted by mjorgenson
I sometimes tie my fleece blanket quilts with the machine. My Janome has a star stitch and I select it and when it starts stitching I hit the tieoff button so it just does 1 pattern and then cuts the thread. Really fast I just put it in memory and can do a whole blanket really fast.
#56
Personally, I like FMQuilting in a very large pattern but then again, I have arthritis and just cannot do much with fingers any more. When we have group settings for Project Linus or other charitable quilt sewing days, I tend to hit the cutting and ironing responsibilities just to stay away from finger-needle work. Both are nice however.
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