what to tie a quilt with?
#2
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
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Perle cotton is a popular choice. Some people use embroidery floss, some yarn... It's a personal choice, I prefer Perle cotton because it is strong, comes in a variety of weights, a vast assortment of colors, doesn't shred like yarn can...just my favorite choice - what ever you choose is ok
#3
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Join Date: Oct 2013
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I have always used crochet thread. I wish I could tell you the size but when i moved I left what I had with a friend. I just know the size package I buy. It is about the size of a baseball. I always buy Coats & Clark when I can find it. The thread is about the same as kite string. I hope this helps.
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Folsom, CA
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I am tying a quilt for the first time. I am using embroidery floss, 6 strands. I read quite a bit before beginning this project and have the ties going to the back. Occasionally I also attach a little button to the front. It is going to be cute. I chose to tie as I wanted it to be fluffy rather than more flat. I am also using what was referred to as a surgeon's knot. That is the wonderful feature I love most about quilting is that it takes you in many directions. Enjoy.
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