Thanks for the tutorial, Raptureready - great explanation on how to tie - I have a homespun top done and want to tie it instead of quilt - will use your directions. thanks!

I tie then bind, just like if I were quilting it.

What a pretty quilt Rapture ready!

Most flannels needs to be washed 3 to 4 times before making a block so it will not stretch. You can fuse a light weight interface on the back to help with any additiona stretching. The square knot is the most common used type of knot for tying quilts but I use a wrap around the thread shank method so it does not untie after washing. Crochet thread or pearl cotton work the best. I tied my first baby quilt in 1975 and my daughter still has it after thousands of washings. Moosegirl

HI, was the bumpy sq's minky? If so after washed they should return.
You might want to use a feather weight iron on interfacing next time to control the stretching.
ConnieF

Oh and yes tie first then bind. And do start from the middle out in each direction, and making sure your backing is bigger that the pieced top.

I have done both, but find it easier to tie first so you can smooth out all the wrinkles before binding. Good Luck! I personally like tied quilts!

The quilts are tied! I took them to my quilting group this morning and the girls helped me tie them. Instead of binding, I am going to wrap the minky backing to the front and topstitch. I'll post pics after they are finished. Thanks for all the helpful info!

I'm so happy to have these finished. I even finished the receiving blankets that I will use as wrapping paper.
Found out from my LQS that if you use good minky from a QS that the bumps won't iron out. Jo-Ann's does not carry the good stuff, as I found out, but how much do you want to spend on gifts.