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Old 07-23-2011, 04:11 PM
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When you tie a quilt, what do you use to tie with...embroidery thread, crochet thread, yarn or ribbon?
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Old 07-23-2011, 04:12 PM
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I think it is what ever you want. The tied ones that I have seen are mostly tied with yarn.
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Old 07-23-2011, 04:16 PM
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I've tied with embroidery floss, crochet thread and yarn. It just depended on what I had on hand at the moment.
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Old 07-23-2011, 04:18 PM
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There are some warnings about using yarn? on baby quilts. Something about it coming apart and babies eating it. I think it was yarn. Do a "search" on the topic and you will find lots of info.

I don't tie quilts but I prefer the look of embroidery thread.
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yarn stays put. i tried embroidery thread on a king size and had to take them all out and use yarn. others have luck, I didn't.
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Old 07-23-2011, 04:23 PM
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Pearl cotton is best.
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Old 07-23-2011, 04:24 PM
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I use crochet thread.
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Old 07-23-2011, 04:34 PM
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perle cotton
it's strong- 100% cotton- comes in hundredes of colors-
has been used for a long long time.
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Granny always used yarn. I use embroidry floss
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Old 07-23-2011, 05:08 PM
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Most times I use Perle Cotton thread, size 8
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