string or thread or what
#12
I have also used the very narrow satin ribbon (like used for ribbon embroidery) on little girl's quilts, left the ends longer and tied bows.
And on the corduroy quilt I made, I used varigated ribbon style crochet 'yarn' that was intended for making a scarf or belt.
And on the corduroy quilt I made, I used varigated ribbon style crochet 'yarn' that was intended for making a scarf or belt.
#14
Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
Most people use embroidery floss. You can also us wicking. I.e. candel wick string. Actualy there is a process of making quilts called wicking. The act of tying knots using candle wick strings. They used patterns that most tin punch designers used. I found all this while researching quiltng desings for one of my p.i.f. quilts tops.
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I've done tied quilts using embroidery floss - all 6 strands - and found that with repeated washings the floss became untied and must have gone down the drain as it just disappeared.
Has anyone else had that problem?
I did use square knots, thinking those would be very durable.
Has anyone else had that problem?
I did use square knots, thinking those would be very durable.
#18
Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
I've done tied quilts using embroidery floss - all 6 strands - and found that with repeated washings the floss became untied and must have gone down the drain as it just disappeared.
Has anyone else had that problem?
I did use square knots, thinking those would be very durable.
Has anyone else had that problem?
I did use square knots, thinking those would be very durable.
I have used this on quilts that are 20-25 years old at least--nothing has come loose, despite repeated washings.
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Here you go.. just did this one last week and used it to teach a young mom how to tie a quilt.. it's 3 strands of embroidery floss with a surgeon's knot and is a doll quilt, but same principle.
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