Tying a quilt securely
10-25-2012, 05:17 PM
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I have tied a couple of quilts and had no problems so far (and one was for our big dog, so it gets a hammering). I did see a technique on a blog where the tie was laid over the quilt, then the quilter used the tack function to stitch the cotton to the top, then tied. I have yet to try this...but seemed like a plan...
10-25-2012, 07:10 PM
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Me too, a sugeon's knot with perle cotton. I cut the ends too short and would like to re-tie for looks, but every one is solid after many washes and much use. (and I love the softness of the quilt!)
I tie with Perle cotton also. Use a surgeon's knot. If you Google it there is a YouTube link that shows it. It is basically a double knot that I've never had come untied. Be sure to check how far apart your batting can be quilted. My Grandmother always used yarn to tie and it formed little balls when it was washed. Looks old that way, if that is what you want.
10-26-2012, 06:25 AM
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I tie with Perle cotton also. Use a surgeon's knot. If you Google it there is a YouTube link that shows it. It is basically a double knot that I've never had come untied. Be sure to check how far apart your batting can be quilted. My Grandmother always used yarn to tie and it formed little balls when it was washed. Looks old that way, if that is what you want.
So glad I found this thread. I've wanted to do a tied quilt but like others was afraid the ties wouldn't survive over time. I feel much better knowing the correct type of threading and technique. Thanks to all who responded!
10-26-2012, 04:48 PM
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Whatever you do, do NOT use metallic thread. Ha. I learned the hard way. Thankfully it was a small wallhanging, so it doesn't have to stand up to getting dragged around and thrown in the washer. I used purple metallic DMC embroidery thread, made colonial knots in the front, then tied with a square knot in back. I wasn't even halfway done with all my ties and some of them started coming undone on the back. I went back and tied them again. They came undone again. So I dabbed them all with a hot glue gun. Now they're NOT coming undone. Lol. What a pain, but the quilt sure is pretty. That metallic thread makes the top glisten and sparkle.
10-27-2012, 07:46 AM
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I have tied a couple of quilts and had no problems so far (and one was for our big dog, so it gets a hammering). I did see a technique on a blog where the tie was laid over the quilt, then the quilter used the tack function to stitch the cotton to the top, then tied. I have yet to try this...but seemed like a plan...
Why go to that much trouble? Two pokes with a needle and tie and you're done. The method described is subject to the machine tack unraveling-------------and they will.
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