What do you use to tie?
#52
I am glad this subject came up I was going to ask also when I got to that point. I think I will try the perle cotton someone said it goes through easier. I have only tyed one small quillow and had a hard time getting the yarn through the material.i like the look but for something bigger was wondering if there isn't a better way. THANKS
#53
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I have tied many many quilts and haven't had any problems. I used yarn and now use pearl cotton or crochet thread. I also use a surgeons knot, it has never come out. My mother's quilts were tied with yarn, over 50 years ago and still going strong.
#55
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I don't hand tie anymore.....I machine quilt myself but when I did tie I used cotton Crosheen....it's a crochet thread.
Lots of quilting groups use it also. That's how I started
using Crosheen......
It comes in 2 different sizes of balls sort of......
Lots of quilting groups use it also. That's how I started
using Crosheen......
It comes in 2 different sizes of balls sort of......
#56
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I use a thimble to push needle most of the way through then use needle nose pliers (or regular ones) to pull it the rest of the way!
Tried using a hemostat to tie and decided I'll never be a surgeon! Not strong enough to pull needle through fabric either!
What needles do you all use? I'm using embroidery needles, but have a few very sharp needles about 2" long that I foolishly tossed the packet for!
Tried using a hemostat to tie and decided I'll never be a surgeon! Not strong enough to pull needle through fabric either!
What needles do you all use? I'm using embroidery needles, but have a few very sharp needles about 2" long that I foolishly tossed the packet for!
#57
I like to use baby yarn. I found some thin yarn at WalMart that was varigated, so I can get several shades or colors off a single skein. I tried using tapestry needles, but they were too blunt. I have since found "yarn darners" from Dritz and "soft sculpture needles (which are VERY long) and they both have a sharper point. I use a surgeon's knot and leave anout 1/2 inch tail.
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