Thread: Technique called Turkey Tracks

Have you ever heard of a quilting technique called Turkey Tracks. I saw
> it done in northern maine this summer but was unable to get the
> directions.
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They spaced the "turkey tracks" by using a long doll making needle. End result was a V which looked like a turkey track.
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> any leads on finding the directions to do this will be appreciated.

Lois McBreairty
lomac@fidnet.com

It's my favorite stitch! I call it "crows foot". I'll try to get a close up of my stitch and some directions.

I love doing crows foot. It 's very durable for repeated use/washings. No loose ends, like tying. I sometimes work with the pattern, and sometimes make a circle of little crowsfeet in a larger square. The best thread to use is knit crosheen, but I've used baby yarn in making baby quilts. It makes just a little straight line on the back. It makes a tufted look when the quilt is finished. sara

instructions for crows foot stitch

crows foot stitch

Thanks Sarah. That's the technique I saw in Maine. Amazing how different places give the same stitch/block a different name. Can't wait to show the quilting group.
Lois

I've been doing it all my life (53 years!) and my mother taught me. I came from pioneer stock, and I assume it was a style that they liked (invented?) I have a twin bed size quilt from my 28 year old son that has been washed a zagillion times, and not a single crows foot has come loose. I love the tufted look. Once you try it, you'll be hooked too. Sara

Sara,

When you go down each time you go thru ALL layers right?
Lois

Yes Lois, Going from point 1 to 2 is looped around like a "lazydaisy". Then going from point 2 to 3 is going down through all the layers. This makes just one straight stitch on the back. Going from one crows foot to the next crows foot is between all the layers. I don't think you'll find this one is a book. I asked my 85 year old mother where she learned it, and she replied it was from her grandma. Sara

I had never heard of this technique before, this is neat.

That is really neat! I can't wait to try it. Now what can I quilt next...... :-)

Me, too. I really like that and am very excited about giving it a try.