Tieing a quilt.

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09-19-2011, 05:47 AM

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Highmtn

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I just tied a quilt this weekend. I use the larger skein of DMC that people use for crewel embroidery (it's 27 yds). Works great and looks good. I always tie with a square knot and a half hitch thrown on top for good measure...

09-19-2011, 05:55 AM

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Kayaker26

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I have used both, embrodry thread is MUCH easier!

09-19-2011, 07:49 AM

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fluffygirl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lillybeck

I have tied many quilts with yarn and there are some that are still around after 30 + yrs. I would not use yarn on a baby quilt because of the fuzzies but the others will be great. That is what I learned to do many years ago from my wonderful grandma.

Me too. I have also used crochet cotton-doubled-and they have held up well over the years. When I used embroidery floss it sometimes came untied in the wash.

Pat