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My very first quilt was tied, a twin sized one. It was alternating squares of yellow and white gingham with plain white, trimmed in eyelet lace. I tied yellow yarn in the corners to secure them. I made it for my daughter when she was a baby. I still have it, folded across the back of the rocking chair I used while nursing about 33 years ago. When my son was born I made a matching baby quilt, except that I quilted a heart into the white squares. I use it as a desser scarf in the same room. Hah, it took me another 25 years before I made another quilt. Now I'm hooked and will always be a quilter.

I have quilts that have been washed many times. Some are 30 years old and the knots still hold. I, too loke puffy quilts.

My DH (when he was a teen and as an adult) and his Dad used to help his Mom tie the quilts she made. They made a simple break down frame out of 1 x 2 boards and just rested it on furniture while they tied it, then broke it down and stored it until next time. He has lots of loving memories and good times with his folks. All of his Mother's family loved her simple quilts. They were made out of any cloth availabe including worn out polyester clothing.

I tie my quilts
 

I always tie my quilts. I have been doing quilts for probably 40 years since my first ones and they hold up very well with no problems. I use yarn that complements the quilt and tie every 4-6 inches or so. I use a needle that has an eye large enough to pull the yarn through. I put the king sized quilts on 2"x2"x8' boards with C clamps at all corners and then attach the quilt with tack pins all around. I balance all four corners on my chairs. I begin tying around the quilt as far in as I can reach and roll the quilt from both ends as I complete a section. When done I finish with the binding. THhe quilts I have been doing lately are King sized for my adult kids and their spouses as well as grandchildren. My oldest granddaughters response (she is 18) when she saw her quilt was Oh I love these little ties! And I was worried they would not like it that way. I do not use wool yarn I use synthetic yarn that I purchased at Joann Fabrics and that keeps its shape and is colorfast.

I tie all my quilts. I love the look. The family members I have given them to tell me that they stand up to the washings. Sending my quilts out would be too expensive, especially since they are used every day. I also love the softness. I use pearl cotton,embroidery thread. I never have used wool, it seems to fray after washing

what is "a french knot", please?

I use wool yarn. It shrinks and looks funny but it stays tied.

This is going to date me for sure, but I'd like to tell my story about my first quilt. I saw some red, white, & blue fabric with 1776/1976 on it and decided to make a quilt for my son. Of course it was in 1976, and I didn't know anyone that was quilting at the time. I knew that my mother had quilted in the past. Well, I cut red, white, and blue squares and used some of the special fabric that I saw and made it into a quilt and TIED it. I was so pleased with my success that I showed it to an older neighbor woman. She pointed out that since I had TIED it and not QUILTED it, that it was NOT A QUILT but a COMFORTER instead! My first encounter with THE QUILT POLICE!!!!! Another neighbor told me not to listen and that it was indeed a quilt. I happly dismissed what the first woman had told me. A quilt is a quilt whether it is tied or quilted as far as I am concerned.

I am making a quilt that I think will be hard to quilt so am seriously considering the tie option. Most of my friends go "yuck", but I'm still inclined to do it. Just not sure how or what to use. I'm enjoying all the comments here....