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Old 06-24-2010, 11:30 AM
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OK...I have finished the top and the back of my quilt and I am using a 'sheet blanket' type middle instead of batting. It will be reversible.

I have made a few tops before but this will be my first 'quilt'. I have also made a few blankets. The problem is I really don't want this to look quilted, but I can't figure out how to put it together otherwise. And if I did quilt it, how do I do that?...meaning, what pattern.

Should I just make it two blankets instead of reversible?

Please help!

The back, which is the second pic, now has its black boarder all the way around it.
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Old 06-24-2010, 11:33 AM
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Tie it.
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Old 06-24-2010, 11:34 AM
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could you turn it like a pillow case and then just tie it?
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Old 06-24-2010, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Kherrin
Tie it.
I agree.
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Old 06-24-2010, 11:42 AM
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Tie it
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Old 06-24-2010, 11:47 AM
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You can tie with what I call an invisible tie. some would use clear thread. But I just take the needle and thead from the back to the front and go back down right beside where you came up. Do this 3 times and on the back tie off your thread really close and tight. Then snip your thread close to the back. I use a matching thread so it won't show. I use regular thread not yarn. So you are tieing without it showing off. Your thread should hide and not be seen unless you look real close.
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Old 06-24-2010, 04:46 PM
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Thank you! I will try tieing it. It's gonna take forever...lol.
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Old 06-24-2010, 05:02 PM
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You asked if you should just make two quilts instead of reversible and I lost my breath! It is so gorgeous reversible. Stunning. You have done an excellent job and I agree with not wanting it to look 'quilted' but a little bit of the look won't hurt. The invisible stitching or tieing are great ideas. Everyone on this board is so helpful.
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Old 06-24-2010, 09:12 PM
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Thank you so much! I started tieing it today, but with a 4yr old running around, it will take a while. I'll update when I'm done with it. Thank you all so much for the encouragement and the information.
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I'd love to see a more up close pic of the front! That will be a gorgeous quilt! I love black and white!
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