Hello everyone,
is there a special thread to use to hand tie a quilt?
BB
Wyte

Use embroidery thread, all six strands, and a curved needle. This is what works best for me. :thumbup:

My DGM always used yarn to tie quilts and they have lasted many many years. Infact my Mom has some that are older then I am and I'm in my 40's.

crochet cotton thread

I like wool yarn. Have used embroidery thread, pearl cotton and acrylic yarn. They all work but some work themselves loose. Wool never does.

Same here, sometimes I use perle cotton also.

I've only used perle cotton and it held up well. I love tied quilts!! Haven't done one in awhile, thanks!!

I know this might sound funny, but I *HATE* the feeling of yarn..it give me the hibbe jibbies. I have had this aversion since i was a child. It is a great idea to use yarn...if i could actually touch it lol =)

This is what I prefer to use, also. I have used cheap acrylic (Sweetheart) yarn but I didn't like it. Perle cotton works best for me and it shrinks a little when you wash the quilt making the knot super tight so no worries about it coming undone.

Some embroidery floss bleeds so test it first.

My Mom uses embroidery thread. She says it is the best and she has been quilting for almost 70 years.