I have a question regarding preparation for a tied quilt
 

I am thinking about using ties on a quilt that I am making. Would you use the spray adhesive just as we do for quilted quilts? If so, any tips on problems that may arise using the adhesive? Thank you. Yolanda Wood River

I make tie quit for kids alot, I us embroidery thread and loop( in & out 2x) and tie, I have not used spray qlue, but I guess you could. I make sure ties are about 6 inches, they need to be close and tied 2x. They have been washed and & washed. I have one from grandaugter that is 8 yrs. old. Oh, I use all threads in floss (6).
Hope this helps.

You can use spray basting , but it does not really need it. You can create the sandwich by first getting the back smooth. You can pin to a carpet ( right side down) or you painters tape on a smooth floor. Then spread the batting layer and smooth . Then the top right side up. Pin about every 8 inches or baste . Then tie the quilt.
When I tied a quilt I left in on the floor and tied all in one day so as not to disturb the layers , and I did not need to pin so much.
Spray basting it most effective when the quilting will be continuous and the backing may shift while going thru the machine creating puckers . With tieing there are no puckers, as there is not that continous line of stitching. Tieing is a much more forgiving way of combining the layers.

You can use spray adhesive... But why bother? I would just tape everything down to the floor or a plastic-type table And start tying. I used to use spray adhesive -before i got my frame - and there should be no problem using it, just added time and expense.

depends on the size i would not think it would be necessary

I appreciate this answer because I think I'm going to tie my quilts since I'm having trouble with machine quilting them. I also think I may use the spray just because it works so well to keep everything smooth.

I tie most of my quilts. I smooth the quilt back and tape it to the floor. Then, the same with the batting, followed by the quilt top. After all three layers are down, I pin liberally with safety pins. That way, I can pick up the quilt if I don't have time to immediately tie. They come out great!

Someone posted about using their Q-snap floor quilting frame for tying. They started by laying one section of the sandwich at a time on the frame and then putting on the snap part to tighten a section at a time. When that section was smooth, they put in their ties and then moved to a new section as needed. It sounded like something I would try the next time I wanted to bast or tie a quilt. I already have a Q-snap floor frame.
The last quilt I tied, I smoothed all the layers out on a large table. I clamped the 4 sides to keep it from moving. I then threaded a needle with a looooong piece of embroidery floss and took a 1/4 inch stitch through all the layers at 4 inch intervals. I just clipped between the 4 inch sections and tied the ends in knots.

I use folding sewing boards on our twin beds which are pushed together. Each board fits the top of a twin bed. I put the three layers on the boards, making sure they are smooth and no wrinkles, pull the nearest board onto my lap with the quilt on it so I can sit on a chair and tie the quilt. I can't crawl around on the floor and don't have that much room to lay a quilt out.
I prefer using a quilting frame but don't have room in my home to set one up. If you can borrow a floor frame and some friends, ask if you can use space at your church or local school or if you are really lucky, a friends' rec room. I have even set up a frame in the back yard and tied or basted a quilt.
We have a group at our church who ties 3 or 4 quilts in a session. We use sport yarn, single strand and they go to charities.

Carol J.

I just sandwich my quilt, I bought some pinmoors awhile back and pin the sandwiched quilt, then I tie about every 4-5inches.

[QUOTE=Tartan;4633812]Someone posted about using their Q-snap floor quilting frame for tying. They started by laying one section of the sandwich at a time on the frame and then putting on the snap part to tighten a section at a time. When that section was smooth, they put in their ties and then moved to a new section as needed. It sounded like something I would try the next time I wanted to bast or tie a quilt. I already have a Q-snap floor frame.QUOTE]

This is how I did my last king sized quilt. Turned out very nice. Grandaughter loved it. Here is a pic of 1/4 of it. Didn't get a pic of it completed. I tied a yoyo in the center of each large block and made a pillow sham to match. I need to start taking pics more.

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I just finished a quilt. I pinned it down and used an 18" hoop and tied it down with Variegated Perle Cotton Thread. It turned out beautiful. The thread turned out really sweet after I washed and dried it. Very pleased with it. I use the hoop to keep everything drum taut! My family makes fun of me when I refer to anything I want done perfect - "It has to be drum taut." Edie

Sorry, forgot to mention. I start dead center and work my way out angle-wise to keep everything in order. I end up finishing top left, bottom right, top right, bottom left. Have Fun! Edie

I safety pin as if I were going to quilt it, then work from the center out also. Make sure you check the batting package so you know how far apart to tie. I usually just sit on the floor and drape it in my lap. It always feels great to get to the edge!

Pat

This is my method for tying quilts........works well........love pinmoors!

What is a "pinmoor"? This is a new term to me. Thanks.

Thank you. You have been so helpful. I haven't tied a quilt for several years (before adhesive spray) and wondered if it was the way to go. With your help, I now know that it is okay to just lay out the 3 layers, pin and then tie. I so appreciate your time and help. Yolanda Wood River

PS: I will post a photo of the quilt when finished. I am replacing a quilt that my daughter made in the 70s, which her son left at a park after going to the fireworks. She had tied her quilt and so I am going to tie this one. Trying to finish it for her birthday on 11/24. Y