Originally Posted by Becca
Yes, I have tied alot of quilts. My church group, about 5 of us sew and tie about 18 quilts a year for the homeless shelters. We use darning thread as it is easier to thread into needles and seems to wear better than yarn.
Do you remember when the meat cutter at the grocery store would cut meat and send it home wrapped in paper and tied with string? My grandma used to save that and use it to tie quilts. I've got one that has "meat string" ties. Love it and it's lasted for almost 40 hard years.