Tying a quilt

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07-24-2011, 11:48 PM

#61

katigirl

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I always us embroidery floss.

07-25-2011, 04:44 AM

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atvrider

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I use embroidery floss since I have a lot of it.

07-25-2011, 04:54 AM

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dinlauren

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I prefer embroidery floss because then I can choose the color I want from hundreds of choices.

07-25-2011, 05:19 AM

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roadrunr

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I've used yarn when I try a quilt, but I heard some people use embroidery floss

07-25-2011, 04:19 PM

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SewSewGal

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I recently was told that you should never tie quilts anymore that this very old fashioned an all quilts should be stitiched. Your opionion please.

07-25-2011, 05:39 PM

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Janice Thompson

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By tying a square knot, it will not come undone.

07-25-2011, 06:36 PM

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MsSewer

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I have always used embroidery thread all six strands

07-25-2011, 08:03 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter

I've never tied a quilt, but Hospice gave my dad a tied cheater cloth quilt and as he died of Alzheimers, he loved to feel the knots within the quilt. So tied quilts will always have a special place for me. Sorry to interrupt this thread with emotions, but I was moved

((((((((((((((Compulsive & Dad))))))))))))

07-25-2011, 08:05 PM

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Ruby Y Campos

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I agree with the pearl cotton.

07-25-2011, 08:06 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SewSewGal

I recently was told that you should never tie quilts anymore that this very old fashioned an all quilts should be stitiched. Your opionion please.

Most small baby, kids and personal quilts here will be tacked.
Unless the person who told you is willing to hand stitch all of mine. (need about 5 done by baby shower time--Aug 6)