Tying a quilt
#2
I used Perle Cotton when I tied mine, tied in square knots, left about 3/4 ends( after trimming). I used a color that matched the main color in my quilt. It comes in lots of colors. I found it strong enough for tying , it has a slight sheen and held up well to washing in the machine. Hope that helps.
#4
Depending on the quilt, I use Perle Cotton, 1/8" or 1/16" ribbon, embroidery floss, whatever I decide goes with the 'feel' of the quilt. When I do most of baby/child quilts, I back them with flannel-back satin and use the ribbons. Makea a beautiful quilt and the ribbon blends in to the satin backing.
I always tie with a surgeon's knot - the square knots have come apart on me on quilts that are used and washed regularly. HTH
I always tie with a surgeon's knot - the square knots have come apart on me on quilts that are used and washed regularly. HTH
#7
Originally Posted by clem55
I used Perle Cotton when I tied mine, tied in square knots, left about 3/4 ends( after trimming). I used a color that matched the main color in my quilt. It comes in lots of colors. I found it strong enough for tying , it has a slight sheen and held up well to washing in the machine. Hope that helps.
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I used yarn then used pearl cotton. But for really high use or baby quilts , I use a machine tacking stitch. I just take the stitch length to zero, use zig zag on the highest stitch width and stitch in place several times. Goes really fast and no worries about pulling out stiches when working with thick yarns/threads and a large needle or a baby getting the yarn out with small fingers. Try it you will like it. Plus I found I am more likely to put more "tie's" in because it goes so fast.
#9
Originally Posted by Lori S
I used yarn then used pearl cotton. But for really high use or baby quilts , I use a machine tacking stitch. I just take the stitch length to zero, use zig zag on the highest stitch width and stitch in place several times. Goes really fast and no worries about pulling out stiches when working with thick yarns/threads and a large needle or a baby getting the yarn out with small fingers. Try it you will like it. Plus I found I am more likely to put more "tie's" in because it goes so fast.
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