Tying a quilt
#21
I've never tied a quilt, but Hospice gave my dad a tied cheater cloth quilt and as he died of Alzheimers, he loved to feel the knots within the quilt. So tied quilts will always have a special place for me. Sorry to interrupt this thread with emotions, but I was moved
#25
Originally Posted by rexie
When you tie a quilt, what do you use to tie with...embroidery thread, crochet thread, yarn or ribbon?
#26
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: No. Virginia
Posts: 222
Funny you should ask...I just tied a quilt! I 'googled' it, and found many of the same answers you are getting here. I used embroidery thread (because of the color selection) and used the 'surgeons knot'. When all I did was tie quilts I used a square knot, and sometimes they would loosen. I also put a tiny drop of Fray Check on each knot in hopes they will stay put! Good luck...
#29
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Central Wisconsin
Posts: 718
I tie all my quilts here..as I like the feel much better then the others for sleeping under. I have always used yarn as my grandma did. The quilts I have that she has made for me, the one is 40 years old and the yarn is still there (the yarn is lasting much longer then the fabric is). So now the quilt is on display only..not to be used on the beds.
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