I have mastered a quilters knot
 

I am really pleased as I have suddenly succeded in being able to do a quilters knot. I know - a pretty small thing - but something I just could not do. I am so pleased with myself -- LOL !!

I am still trying to master the quilters Knot

Hi Nelda - here is a link that taught me -- hope it helps


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVzDkAbziLw
DottyD.

No it's NOT a small thing! Those little buggers still throw me for a loop (no pun intended). Can't make one to save my life. Looks so easy .... NOT.

CONGRATULATIONS (she say's with a smidge of envy)

I can do it anywhere but at the longarm. I'm so jealous of your accomplishment :) . I keep trying but end up tying a square knot to bury.

Good for you! :thumbup: It's easy 'after one knows how' -

Before I was taught how to do that, my knots were always a snarly mess - if they managed to stay knotted. It's so nice to have a neat looking knot.

I tried to follow all the instructions everywhere and couldn't do it. Went to visit my 84 year old mother and she said "how in the world are you creating that knot???? Let me show you how." 15 seconds later and I had it mastered! I thanked her profusely and she said "well, the next time you need my on-site assistance, just drive 1200 miles again!" I just needed her years of knowledge. She can't quilt very well now because her hands can't work that long without cramping. I am now her quilt builder and she has taught me a lot over the last 1 1/2 years since I started quilting and I am 65!

Congratulations! I am also a smidge jealous - because I can't seem to get one of those to save my life - and I have tried! I have watched and watched videos, it seems to elude me. Haven't tried in awhile - maybe it's time to try again...

DottyD - thanks for the link - I noticed a couple of things while watching it that I hadn't noticed before (and that is the way the person is holding onto the ends of the thread. Going to have to try this again - perhaps I will get it this time!