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Old 12-20-2010, 09:06 AM
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okiepastor
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Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
I've done tied quilts using embroidery floss - all 6 strands - and found that with repeated washings the floss became untied and must have gone down the drain as it just disappeared.

Has anyone else had that problem?

I did use square knots, thinking those would be very durable.
That is really easy to fix--just a drop of Fray Check on each knot, and the problem is solved.
I have used this on quilts that are 20-25 years old at least--nothing has come loose, despite repeated washings.
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