madamekelly

I have the same frame , but I have to ask a question. You said you ran your stitch threads all over the quilt, then flipped the frame to cut and tie it, is there a reason to tie on the back, or is that just your taste? I have never seen one tied on the back, but I wondered if that would look alright. I see that it does. Thank you.

Here an idea I would like to share with all who have this portable quilting frame - At every holiday gathering, I have a gift quilt on the frame, all stitched and clipped. I invite all guests to tie a knot and leave a blessing as they tie it. When the quilt is presented, the story of all who helped tie it and left warm wishes goes with it. I finish tying it Christmas Eve night. So far they have all been tied on the front, but maybe the next one will be tied on the back....

grammasharon

Thank you Tartan, I tie many quilts and have wanted to have the ties on the back. I am a visual person and could not visualize how to follow the quilt pattern on the front and have it tied on the back since I clamp the quilts to a table. DUH! Your picture helped me see the process. Now I have to get a Q snap frame.

KarenInRaleigh

I have just started tying my quilts (on the back) and love how they turn out and how quick it is to complete the job. I have one question for those of you who have used this method before -- I have heard that with frequently washed quilts, like a baby quilt, the ties tend to break and have to be repaired frequently. So I have not been using them for baby quilts. Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks!

QuiltnNan

if you use a surgeon's knot, it should not come untied... and leave the ends a little longer. i was just gifted a quilt with ties cut very close and some have come out... and the quilt is practically new

nativetexan

I had trouble with embroider thread when i tied a king size quilt every four inches. kept coming undone even though I did a surgeon's knot. had to replace them with yarn. no problems after that.

christina bennett

Thank you for sharing. I have that frame and never used it because I only tie not hand or machine quilt. I think I will try it out

s.a.bowman

I tie my quilts with #10 crochet cotton. There are so many colors and I like to use a color thread that matches the spot where I'm putting the tie. Crochet cotton seldom comes undone although I had problems with embroidery thread coming undone even using a surgeons knot. I tie on the back if the quilt is a more "formal looking" quilt.