Tying off a quilt instead of quilting?
#21
I have only about 2 1/2 yrs experience with quilts. I tie all of mine. I have tried hand quilting, but, the top looked good, but, underneath my stitches did not look anything like the top. I do have a little arthritis in my hands.
I don't have a machine capable of taking on a large quilt. I can't afford to send one out either, so tying is for me.
The quilts have turned out beautiful
I don't have a machine capable of taking on a large quilt. I can't afford to send one out either, so tying is for me.
The quilts have turned out beautiful
#25
This is really good to hear; I sent a post asking about how to go about tying a quilt. (never did it before) I did not get any reply, but I found a video that shows me how to do this. Thanks to those who tie there quilts, If I run into any difficulties, I will send a PM asking for help.
#26
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Originally Posted by MissBarbQuilts
According to my grandmother (who died at age 98 and made countless quilts in her lifetime), it's called a quilt because it is quilted. If it is tied, it is a comforter.
#27
To me the difference between a quilt and a comforter is in the thickness/fluffiness. I think a tied quilt is still a quilt. That said, many quilt shows do not accept tied quilts unless they are heritage quilts (usually defined as made before 1970).
#28
After years of machine quilting (both SID and FMQ), I decided to tie a quilt. I had loads of charm packs sitting around waiting for a project, so I made a simple scrappy quilt with them and tied it - one knot in the center of each charm square. It looks really neat and old-fashioned and is very warm and snuggly. It's one of my favorites even tho it was so very simple and easy to make!
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