No Batting?
03-12-2011, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Patricia Ann
To May in Jersey what is string blocks and what kind of foundation do you use thanks also I use crochet thread to tie my quilts.
There are lots of variations.
Look for a tutorial about making "string blocks"
just google = quilt pattern string block
03-12-2011, 07:08 PM
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If I use a fleece backing, I do not add batting. However, I usually do some straight line quilting, rather than tying. I don't really have a place set up for tying, but I'm not adverse to it. That is all my mother and grandmother did on their quilts.
03-12-2011, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Patricia Ann
To May in Jersey what is string blocks and what kind of foundation do you use thanks also I use crochet thread to tie my quilts.
They are easy to make, but hard to explain.
There are lots of variations, and tutorials are easy to find.
Google = quilt string blocks.
Best of luck!
I too think crochet thread is the best possible tie to use in quilts! It doesn't fray, washes well, and comes in an incredible variety of colors!
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03-12-2011, 08:03 PM
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\What do you mean...floss to tie a quilt?
Originally Posted by katiescraftshop
I do! I make alot of these for children. They stand up to a tremendous amount of washing and tugging.
I sometimes worry that batting will tear when they are loading there stuff or each other on them and dragging them around the house. (I have boys)
I also tend to like the look of a tied quilt. It reminds me of the one my mom would make. I also sometimes tie with yarn rather than floss for a different look.
I sometimes worry that batting will tear when they are loading there stuff or each other on them and dragging them around the house. (I have boys)
I also tend to like the look of a tied quilt. It reminds me of the one my mom would make. I also sometimes tie with yarn rather than floss for a different look.
03-12-2011, 08:37 PM
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When I tie quilts, I use 2 strands of crochet cotton. Very sturdy, doesn't stretch or break easily. We make quilts for homeless or nearly homeless and want them to be very warm so we use 4 layers of batting. Tying is the only way I know to do these.
03-13-2011, 05:09 AM
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we're talking about EMBROIDERY FLOSS (6 STRAND THREAD)
Originally Posted by wonderwoman
\What do you mean...floss to tie a quilt?
Originally Posted by katiescraftshop
I do! I make alot of these for children. They stand up to a tremendous amount of washing and tugging.
I sometimes worry that batting will tear when they are loading there stuff or each other on them and dragging them around the house. (I have boys)
I also tend to like the look of a tied quilt. It reminds me of the one my mom would make. I also sometimes tie with yarn rather than floss for a different look.
I sometimes worry that batting will tear when they are loading there stuff or each other on them and dragging them around the house. (I have boys)
I also tend to like the look of a tied quilt. It reminds me of the one my mom would make. I also sometimes tie with yarn rather than floss for a different look.
03-13-2011, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Patricia Ann
To May in Jersey what is string blocks and what kind of foundation do you use thanks also I use crochet thread to tie my quilts.
heartstringsquiltproject.com/block-guidelines
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