Old 12-16-2018, 05:53 AM
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coopah
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Originally Posted by tranum View Post
Opinion needed. We use only crochet thread to tie mission quilts. Is 2 “bites” of fabric before knotting enough, or should there be a third one ? Some of the “bites” are 1/2 inch which I think is plenty big.
If you tie the knot with a surgeon's knot, it won't come undone. I use two surgeon's knots with every tie. No problems.

If you do an internet search for "surgeon's knots," there are some good explanations.

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