i would like to tie my lap quilt but not sure what to use.....my grandmother tied her's and it seemed that the ties were thicker than thread.....could someone please stear me in the right direction with this. thank you

Most people use embroidery floss. You can also us wicking. I.e. candel wick string. Actualy there is a process of making quilts called wicking. The act of tying knots using candle wick strings. They used patterns that most tin punch designers used. I found all this while researching quiltng desings for one of my p.i.f. quilts tops.

size 10 crochet cotton or yarn is what most use. Wal-Mart, Jo-anns, Michaels and needlework stores usually carry both.

My grannie would use embroidery floss and yarn, whatever she had. Do we get to see the quilt?

only if it looks okay and i learn how to put it on here...i've read the directions and still don't understand. Thank you for the help

I would use a pearl cotton thread. It's more like string but has a shine to it. I have found that when i used yarn, the polly batt will catch on the fibers and pull up to the top of the quilt.

I use 3 strands of embroidery floss - there are six strands within the floss.

THANKS ALL FOR THE INFO

When I did a bunch of candlewicking the thread tended to shred. I recommend 3-6 strands of embroidery floss.

We are actually tying a quilt up tomorrow and we are using embroidery floss. It holds up for a long time. Some of the older quilts we had that had yarn and it started breaking apart.

I use all 6 strands of embroidery floss.

I have also used the very narrow satin ribbon (like used for ribbon embroidery) on little girl's quilts, left the ends longer and tied bows.

And on the corduroy quilt I made, I used varigated ribbon style crochet 'yarn' that was intended for making a scarf or belt.

Two strands of #10 bedspread cotton crochet thread works very well.

I used to candlewick many years ago. When I was pregnant with our first DD, DH took an interest in candlewicking and wanted to make something for our baby to be. We used coloring books with easy to trace patterns. He made about 20 or so squares with candlewicked teddy bears on them. My sweet Mom made them into a quilt and tied it. DD is 23 and treasures the quilt made by her Mamaw and Daddy.

You can also do a small "x" if your machine as one, or one repeat of a design, or even a bar tack on the machine. Quick and holds well.

I've done tied quilts using embroidery floss - all 6 strands - and found that with repeated washings the floss became untied and must have gone down the drain as it just disappeared.

Has anyone else had that problem?

I did use square knots, thinking those would be very durable.

I use the embroidery floss that is twisted. If I don't have that I use all 6 strands.

That is really easy to fix--just a drop of Fray Check on each knot, and the problem is solved.
I have used this on quilts that are 20-25 years old at least--nothing has come loose, despite repeated washings.

What a good - and simple - idea! Thanks!

Here you go.. just did this one last week and used it to teach a young mom how to tie a quilt.. it's 3 strands of embroidery floss with a surgeon's knot and is a doll quilt, but same principle.

I use surgeon's knots instead off square knots. They are more durable.

You are welcome!

I use crochet cotten thread, strong and does a good job.

I use crochet thread number three, and double it when tying. I do not like to tye with yarn, it gets funny when the quilt is washed. have used embroidery cotton also, but still like the crochet thread the best.... always use a surgeon square knot. looks nice, and lasts very well.

google surgeon square knot and there are instructions.

have fun..jacie

I use pearl cotton if I tie.

I just completed my first tied quilt (after many years of maching quilting them) and used Pearl cotton. It worked great. As a matter of fact, I'm in the process of making another tied quilt since I liked the first one so much! Good luck!

I hear some use pearl cotton to tie with.

I use embroidery floss...all 6 strands..makes a nice "puff" at each knot, after washing

My mom always used Aunt Lydia's crochet thread with a big eye needle. She had a needle threader that would thread the needle with the yarn. I still have it and the thread.
She would double knot the ties, never had a problem with them.