Originally Posted by dunster
I helped my guild tie one quilt, and it was a back breaking experience. The quilt was set up on a frame, and we had to lean across it. Is that the way it's usually done?
I agree that there's a place for tied quilts (high loft batting, personal preference, etc.) but do they hold up as well as quilted ones?
When I began making quilts for my grandchildren, it was whole cloth and tied with 4-ply acrylic yarn. Some of those quilts are now over 15 years old now. they have seen a lot of washing and drying and are still going strong. About a year ago, I tied a quilt with perle cotton. (really hard on my fingers)