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    Old 04-24-2009, 06:15 AM
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    great quilt. i say tie it. But then i tie all my quilts :D
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    Old 04-24-2009, 06:56 AM
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    Why not stitch in the ditch. You could do one half then turn the quilt around and do the other half.

    Beautiful quilt by the way.
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    Old 04-24-2009, 07:01 AM
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    Very nice quilt
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    Old 04-24-2009, 07:23 AM
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    I agree with tying it. You'll be pleased with how much the baby will be amazed with the strings on the quilt. Mom will thank you for such a wonderful attention grabber.
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    Old 04-24-2009, 07:54 AM
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    So cute and original! I think tying would be alright.
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    Old 04-24-2009, 09:46 AM
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    That is so cute!!!
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    Old 04-24-2009, 10:26 AM
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    You'd be amazed at how much quilt you can actually scrunch and mash into that little throat. I've machine quilted a queen size quilt. BUT it's much faster to tie! you could tie, then just bind the outside by machine to secure it.

    It's gorgeous!
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    Old 04-24-2009, 05:56 PM
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    Originally Posted by JoanneS
    You'd be amazed at how much quilt you can actually scrunch and mash into that little throat. I've machine quilted a queen size quilt.

    It's gorgeous!
    I agree with Joanne. I've squished a 108 x 108 quilt in my machine. If you do a meander stitch, it shouldn't take too much time. Maybe it's just me, but I'd be paranoid that when the baby got a little older, he might eat the ties. My GD almost choked on one of those ribbons that are attached to a pacifier.

    The quilt is gorgeous!!
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    Old 04-24-2009, 06:00 PM
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    I tie mine with embroidery floss. Just make sure you tie it with a square knot. You can also "bury" the ends in the quilt if you wanted, that way, the ends don't show. I've given TONS of tied baby quilts away and they are still tied. One thing I do tell people tho is...every once in a while, just take a check at the ties to make sure they are secure. Over time, they can come undone, but I've never heard of a problem with mine.
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    Old 04-24-2009, 06:19 PM
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    I like the idea of tying it. Tye it tight so it will be baby proof. Can't you just see those little fingers trying to get a hold of those ties. Great fun. I love the quilt design and the fabrics.
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