I desperately need help figuring out how to do corners on this quilt?
01-03-2014, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by sushi
Here's a link to one explanation of pearl, aka perle, cotton http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-pearl-cotton.htm
JoAnn carries lots of yummy colors, and it's what I use when I tie a quilt.
8" spacing is wonderful 'cuz it gives you lots of design flexibility! You can tie more in some areas and less in others. You could even use several colors and tie them like a flower garden in little patches around the butterflies (tho some might hate that idea). If you tie bows, be sure to tie them twice (like a double knot) so they won't come undone.
Can't wait to see the finished quilt!
JoAnn carries lots of yummy colors, and it's what I use when I tie a quilt.
8" spacing is wonderful 'cuz it gives you lots of design flexibility! You can tie more in some areas and less in others. You could even use several colors and tie them like a flower garden in little patches around the butterflies (tho some might hate that idea). If you tie bows, be sure to tie them twice (like a double knot) so they won't come undone.
Can't wait to see the finished quilt!
01-03-2014, 06:14 PM
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OK, then, you either stitch or tie 2"-4" apart. Have some fun placing these!
As for tying bows, I envision nothing more than a shoelace bow. (Just tie it twice so it doesn't come untied.) On the other hand, you can simply tie a double knot and then trim the threads to ~1/2". After several washings, the threads will unravel a bit and look softer.
Here's a link to a good site regarding how to tie a quilt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK20gl3Amvo I'm sure it'll give you some more good ideas.
As for tying bows, I envision nothing more than a shoelace bow. (Just tie it twice so it doesn't come untied.) On the other hand, you can simply tie a double knot and then trim the threads to ~1/2". After several washings, the threads will unravel a bit and look softer.
Here's a link to a good site regarding how to tie a quilt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK20gl3Amvo I'm sure it'll give you some more good ideas.
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