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Embroidery thread or yarn

EagarBeez

now that I have used Pearle cotton, I prefer that. But, I have tied with embroidery floss as well, still holding strong

great aunt jacqui

floss or yarn :wink:

humbird

I use floss because quilts that I tie are scrappy, and I use a color of floss that matches each "scrap" You can hardly see the ties that way. I have LOTS of floss!

eightylady

humbird, what kind of knot do you prefer using? Thanks for the color idea :thumbup:

Kitsie

If having the knot on the top, how long do you leave the tails?

EagarBeez

I think it depends on the quilt and what looks good. On baby quilts, I try to cut them short. On some of the others, I like the look when they are longer

Alice Woodhull

I use yarn, square knot, leave the ends about 1 - 1 1/2 inches long.

plainpat

Thanks to all who posted in this thread.Have learned from it & will try tying a small wall hanging 1st.

shamrock

I will post my picure tomorrow, then make the big decision. You people have been a real help, so much information!