ebony

thanks for all your help. i removed the yarn and am starting over

Marcia

I use DMC floss--three strands

Dorothy of Kansas

I use embroidery floss, but use all six strands and a curved needle. Also use the surgeon's knot, which is a square knot, wrapped twice and tied. I tend to cut mine very short, so they aren't noticeable. It's all a personal choice, so try out different ways and see which one you like. Good luck!!

gloria farmer

I tied my first with DMC thread for cross stichting.

schwanton

You may want to re-tie the quilt - from the back. The threads will be on the reverse side instead and keep the front neat. Also, use thread that matches the colors of the quilt. Good luck!

Catlady

What is bar tacking? I've never heard of it. How is it done?

tooMuchFabric

Tie your quilt using whatever strand or fiber you like, leaving at least an inch or so of tails.
Then, with a needle with an eye appropriate for your strand, thread the tails and hide them right back down into the layers of your quilt, and you'll only see the knot, not the tails.
Also makes it harder for knots to come undone if the long tails are still there, hidden within your quilt layers.

Pam Riggs

I have used crochet thread. it is heavy and works great.