Need Help with Tied Fleece Throw Construction
I made and donated a quilt for my school's fundraiser, and our Athletic Director (long time friend & colleague who now considers me "a sewing expert" poor guy!) asked for my help with 4 basketball themed, tied fleece quilt throws he purchased for his 4 senior girls on his varsity basketball team. He thought he was purchasing finished throws (now understands why it's called a kit! Lol) My question is what is the best way to stay stitch the 2 layers together? Should I do 3 vertical seams- down the middle, then in the middle of the 2 halves? One vertical and on horizontal seam making a plus sign? Also should I sew the 2 layers together around the outside edges just above the cuts to create the ties? Is a square knot the best way to tie it or is there another knot that works better? I know he wants these to last - he wants them to take the throws to college with them. Thanks for any help- 4 of the same thing-yikes!