tying quilts
09-23-2011, 09:37 PM
#142
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Well it looks like we all generally agree that there is nothing wrong with tied quilts. In fact some of us prefer them. All this talk of tied quilts, it sure would be nice to see a picture or two.
09-23-2011, 09:47 PM
#143
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Hand tying is always okay and especially if that's all you can do. Be forewarned tho, who will end up with them? I have done a couple of them but a large one I did for my youngest got tossed in the washer & dryer too often and took a lot of abuse. I rescued it back and took it apart so I could do it over. This time with more effort and washing instructions.
09-24-2011, 10:36 AM
#144
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Hi I like tying too! My grandmother made quilts and tyed them too.Am stil a beginner-in between. Still learning! Gonna try Perle cotton as I have used yarn and it is ok but does not seem to wash well. I so admire hand or machine quilting but it is not my cup of tea! Well, I prefer coffee! LOL~! Take care! I so love reading and learning from everyone on this board! Love to see everyone's work too! Eddie's work is amazing and lovely!
09-24-2011, 12:47 PM
#145
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Here's a log cabin I tied and have used for about 10 years on my bed. I mostly tie with yarn and knot it 3 times so it won't come out even with my DGD pulling on the ties when she goes to sleep
My log cabin
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Granddaughter's Tinkerbell
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09-24-2011, 05:16 PM
#146
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My small quilt group just did a quilt demo at the County Fair. We had 1500 school kids coming thru and let them hand tie pieced quilts that we had "pillowcased" and placed on frames. They completed 5 small charity quilts that way and they look great! We also let them try hand quilting with a "stab stitch" and picking strips for a Roman Coin quilt top. I think anything that works is fine in quilting! No Police allowed!
09-24-2011, 05:53 PM
#147
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Whether it is hand quilted, machine quilted or tied makes no difference. It is a creation of your making and should carry the same amount of pride and sense of accomplishment no matter how it is constructed. Give yourself a big pat on the back for all those beauties you've created!
09-24-2011, 06:09 PM
#148
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Location: Southeast Michigan
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If that is what you can do, & you are happy with it, that's all that matters. If you really want to machine quilt, keep practicing on small thing to get more comfortable with it. You will learn at your own pace. A few years ago I didn't like mine, but now I do quilting on domestic with a 7" harp for more than just myself. Good luck to you. :thumbup:
09-24-2011, 06:12 PM
#149
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I have never tied a quilt but have watched a couple of videos and I think I'll give it a try on a couple of quilt tops I have ready but didn't want to mess up with trying to MQ. I'm not very good at it yet. I always get puckers no matter how much I pin. But I'll keep practicing.
09-24-2011, 06:25 PM
#150
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So much advice and comments from everyone, and you all make me feel so good. Thank you for everything you have sent my way. I feel so good about my quilts now. Wow, am gonna keep on tying, since that is all I can do, and feel great about it. Will post pics on Monday, Father in law passed away and his funeral is Sunday. Thanks again everyone.
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