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03-24-2011, 07:41 AM

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the casual quilter

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I've used perle cotton, also. When I tied my first quilt, I was taught to space the ties the width of my palm. I tied the first bed quilt I made. It's been washed many, many times and dried in the dryer, and it has held up really well.

03-25-2011, 07:26 PM

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sueisallaboutquilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by emerald46

I do every 4 to 6" as well. I use 6 strands of embroidery floss and I tie a surgical knot.

That's what I do. One of my boys loves tied the best!

03-25-2011, 08:37 PM

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Airwick156

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Originally Posted by bakermom

An index card makes a good guide for tying. I use a long piece of emb. floss, and take a stitch every 4-6 inches until I run out of floss. then I cut in between stitches and tie. It goes quicker that way for me.

That is how I do mine too.:)