what happened to tacking.
05-01-2011, 07:16 AM
#41
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I only tie for reasons said. I don't want to hand quilt, can't afford to pay for it, and if I had a long arm (no room) nor am I talented enough to do it.
The fact is I like putting the pieces together. I am horrible at picking the colors. I find it funny why I even try to quilt when I lack so many of the qualities of a real quilter. I do love the blog. I can't write to say my opinions half the time.
DJC
The fact is I like putting the pieces together. I am horrible at picking the colors. I find it funny why I even try to quilt when I lack so many of the qualities of a real quilter. I do love the blog. I can't write to say my opinions half the time.
DJC
05-01-2011, 08:49 AM
#42
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Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Are you referring to "tying" a quilt with yarn or floss? I did those for years. They are great. Except, I am trying to give my projects a more artistic flair. Since I don't use regular block anymore, I want my designs to stand out. I couldn't imagine "tying" a Bargello.
05-01-2011, 09:00 AM
#43
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I still tie some quilts. I don't think all have to be quilted...I just love playing with my "toys" (TL18LS & Qbot)... I recently tied a doubleknit top & think it's perfectly acceptable, especially with the battings we have today...you can tie off 4 to 8", depending on the batting.
05-01-2011, 09:29 AM
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It's entirely personal preference. I helped my guild tie a quilt once, and I did not enjoy the experience (it was hard on my back and fingers). I do enjoy quilting them, both on the DSM and on the lonagrm, and I prefer that look. I don't know of anyone who thinks that all quilts have to be quilted. (Although many shows will not accept tied quilts.) We see a number of quilts on the board that have been tied. Do what you like.
05-01-2011, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
It's entirely personal preference. I helped my guild tie a quilt once, and I did not enjoy the experience (it was hard on my back and fingers). I do enjoy quilting them, both on the DSM and on the lonagrm, and I prefer that look. I don't know of anyone who thinks that all quilts have to be quilted. (Although many shows will not accept tied quilts.) We see a number of quilts on the board that have been tied. Do what you like.
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