Please show us your tied quilts
12-18-2013, 07:36 AM
#21
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If you use the international stitch, you can do an almost invisible stitch, and do it from the front. This stitch leaves no tails and works well, especially and fluffy battings. You can space the stitches about 3-4 inches apart, and it looks great. All you have to do is insert the needle, pull the crochet thread (that's what I use, but you can use yarn, etc.) up so that the end of the thread is hidden between the batting and the fabrics. Then do a double stitch in the same place ( about 1/4" wide). Take the needle and slide it under the fabric (usually the top) to the next spot; repeat the same thing until you have your quilt tied. I have a pattern that I purchased years ago that is made of pellon and has holes spaced 3" apart. I mark the top of the quilt, using yellow chalk, and then it is a snap to tie. I'm sorry that I don't currently have pictures of quilts that I have made this way, but you may find a picture/directions if you Google up "international stitch." On another issue: love this board and the great ideas and things you do. Thanks to all, and have a wonderful Holiday Season.
12-18-2013, 08:22 AM
#22
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What a fantastic, quick response to the request for pictures of tied quilts. WOW...what a group! My question would be, why are the thread tails so long? I'm thinking they will curl up after the quilt is washed, right? It certainly speeds up completely the time for quilt completion.
12-18-2013, 08:33 AM
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Length of tie ends seems to be personal choice. I like mine to be a little less than an inch. I think that prayer quilts often have longer ties and multiple knots for the purpose of a tactile experience for the recipient. As the knots and ends are touched, the recipient remembers that individuals have prayed for them when the knots were tied. In fact, I know that some will put a row of ties along the top edge of the quilt with knots close together. If a person is sick, that location is right at hand for them to touch the knots while they are under the quilt.
12-18-2013, 09:53 AM
#25
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If you use the international stitch, you can do an almost invisible stitch, and do it from the front. This stitch leaves no tails and works well, especially and fluffy battings. You can space the stitches about 3-4 inches apart, and it looks great. All you have to do is insert the needle, pull the crochet thread (that's what I use, but you can use yarn, etc.) up so that the end of the thread is hidden between the batting and the fabrics. Then do a double stitch in the same place ( about 1/4" wide). Take the needle and slide it under the fabric (usually the top) to the next spot; repeat the same thing until you have your quilt tied. I have a pattern that I purchased years ago that is made of pellon and has holes spaced 3" apart. I mark the top of the quilt, using yellow chalk, and then it is a snap to tie. I'm sorry that I don't currently have pictures of quilts that I have made this way, but you may find a picture/directions if you Google up "international stitch." On another issue: love this board and the great ideas and things you do. Thanks to all, and have a wonderful Holiday Season.
12-18-2013, 11:32 AM
#26
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Location: NE Ohio
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I've been thinking about a technique I saw recently in the Nancy Zeiman blog. She "tied" a baby quilt by using one of the decorative stitches on her machine, like a single heart or something. That seems like a neat way to do it. I have a couple of great-grandbabies coming next year. Think I'll give it a try.
12-18-2013, 05:49 PM
#28
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Just Googled "International Stitch." There is a U-tube video that demonstrates the method. Here is a link to written directions. http://www.fabric-mill.com/Blind-Stitch_ep_44-1.html This method is quick, easy and looks great. One thing I should clarify. When running the long needle (doll-making length) to the next spot, try to run it through the batting. That way it won't show up underneath the top or the back fabric.
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