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09-20-2011, 04:49 PM

#11

nativetexan

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeaIyAyg_cs
yes, you tie the threads.

09-20-2011, 06:25 PM

#12

Jazzz

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I like using a curved needle too

09-20-2011, 07:19 PM

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NJ Quilter

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Our LQS does classes for the kids and they tie all of theirs. They use embroidery floss - all 6 strands. I would do a hand-width apart in each direction - about 4-6 inches per intersection. I can only guess on the surgeons knot vs. the square not.

09-21-2011, 05:17 AM

#14

pocoellie

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When tying a quilt, I prefer using embroidery floss, some people use yarn or crochet thread, personal preference I think.

09-21-2011, 05:32 AM

#15

Grace MooreLinker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by scrapngmom

Many, many years ago I worked for someone who made mass quilts and sold them. When we tied the quilts we took a needle up through the layers, moved a little over and down through the layers and then up again through the first hole. Then we moved over to where the next point of the tieing would be. After it was all done, we would go back and cut the floss/yarn half way between everything. There was no "tieing" involved.

this is the way I tie my quilts but I use the quilt frame to keep the layers tight and even. also sitting is easier than bending over or being on my knees. I made my frame the as cheryl rearick's granny and my Mom did.