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Technique called Turkey Tracks

Old 08-06-2007, 11:40 AM
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Have you ever heard of a quilting technique called Turkey Tracks. I saw
> it done in northern maine this summer but was unable to get the
> directions.
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They spaced the "turkey tracks" by using a long doll making needle. End result was a V which looked like a turkey track.
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> any leads on finding the directions to do this will be appreciated.

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Old 08-06-2007, 12:38 PM
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It's my favorite stitch! I call it "crows foot". I'll try to get a close up of my stitch and some directions.
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Old 08-06-2007, 12:50 PM
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I love doing crows foot. It 's very durable for repeated use/washings. No loose ends, like tying. I sometimes work with the pattern, and sometimes make a circle of little crowsfeet in a larger square. The best thread to use is knit crosheen, but I've used baby yarn in making baby quilts. It makes just a little straight line on the back. It makes a tufted look when the quilt is finished. sara

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Old 08-06-2007, 02:54 PM
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Thanks Sarah. That's the technique I saw in Maine. Amazing how different places give the same stitch/block a different name. Can't wait to show the quilting group.
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Old 08-06-2007, 03:24 PM
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I've been doing it all my life (53 years!) and my mother taught me. I came from pioneer stock, and I assume it was a style that they liked (invented?) I have a twin bed size quilt from my 28 year old son that has been washed a zagillion times, and not a single crows foot has come loose. I love the tufted look. Once you try it, you'll be hooked too. Sara
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Old 08-06-2007, 06:19 PM
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Sara,

When you go down each time you go thru ALL layers right?
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Old 08-06-2007, 06:59 PM
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Yes Lois, Going from point 1 to 2 is looped around like a "lazydaisy". Then going from point 2 to 3 is going down through all the layers. This makes just one straight stitch on the back. Going from one crows foot to the next crows foot is between all the layers. I don't think you'll find this one is a book. I asked my 85 year old mother where she learned it, and she replied it was from her grandma. Sara
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Old 08-06-2007, 07:08 PM
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I had never heard of this technique before, this is neat.
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Old 08-08-2007, 07:26 AM
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That is really neat! I can't wait to try it. Now what can I quilt next...... :-)
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Old 08-08-2007, 08:02 AM
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Me, too. I really like that and am very excited about giving it a try.
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