need Yarn to tie this quilt
 

i made a copy of this photo to be smaller. i want to tie this quilt with variegated yarn in purple I think. it has dark purple, medium and light purple. apple green and blocks have both with pink, yellow, etc. Was a swap win a few years ago. what is a good yarn to use. Red heart, acrylic or soft, etc. i have no idea. only tied two other quilts before. anyone have suggestions?

very pretty quilt.

I have used the red heart acrylic yarn.

OK, Red Heart it is. I'm so behind in my quilting. Thanks :wave:

I've used DMC embroidery floss because I wanted the tie to match the fabric. The embroidery floss is over 15 years old, the quilt is used daily and is still beautiful.

thanks, will look at that one too.

I have successfully used crochet cotton. It comes in several thicknesses and I e used a fatter and thinner thread. Both worked well. It comes in multicolor too. Whatever thread/yarn you use, a surgeons knot works well.

Oops! Forgot to add -lovely quilt!

I use floss when I tie a quilt. Very pretty quilt.

I have never tied a quilt but my Mom used crochet cotton. Pretty quilt.

I'm not a fan of using yarn to tie a quilt. It tends to age prematurely with laundering. If you really want to use yarn, Red Heart is an excellent choice. I prefer using crochet thread or perle cotton to tie a quilt. Floss will work well, too, but may be more difficult because of the multiple threads together. Pretty project! You will enjoy that for a long time.

years ago i used embroider thread, did surgeon's knot. but with my husband sitting on the end of the bed, the ties started coming undone. i took them all out and used yarn. not sure what it was so long ago but it worked. Now not too long ago i used some yarn but after washing it looked terrible to me. i ended up giving that quilt to charity.
crochet thread i will have to look up.

I always use yarn to tie my quilts. Usually it's Red Hart. I have some quilts that are at least 15 yrs old and they are still fine. Using purple will definitely enhance this beautiful quilt.

I've used yarn but love emb floss better. comes in every color.

I prefer embroidery floss or perle cotton (even better)

I watched Donna Jordan's tutorial on tying a quilt. She suggested putting a drop of FrayCheck on top of the knot to help it stay firmly knotted. Thought it was an excellent suggestion.

That tutorial shows making very large stitches and pulling them tight. That is not good. That puts pressure on the fabric where it is pulled together in a bunch. I tie mine on a quilt frame, but I suppose not too many have such a frame. I know it is difficult to get a smaller stitch with a straight needle with the quilt on the table, but you could try to get them smaller. Some use a curved upholstery needle. Then don't pull the thread too tight. The batt needs to be loose and fluffy to keep its insulation quality. When you make the second part of the knot, then pull it tight. Just be sure you have caught the backing in your stitch! ! !

I have always used wool yarn to tie my quilts. They never fall out and get tighter with each washing.

I definitely use a curved needle,large eye. I have Fray Check too. Hmmm.

My preference eto be used with this beautiful quilt would be a Red Heart Acrylic yard but a solid dark purple that is variegated. No matter you are the quilter and what every flavor you like is what it needs to be. Nicely done. Can't wait to see it finished.