Another tip I found for all who tie their comforters

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12-16-2018, 01:06 PM

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crafty pat

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I use crochet thread on all my tied quilts and have no trouble at all.

12-16-2018, 07:10 PM

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SuzzyQ

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My aunt loved to tie her quilts with Phentex yarn. After washing the knotted ends made cute little ball. Didn't care for that myself but she said it entertained the grandkids.

12-16-2018, 08:01 PM

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SillySusan

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Originally Posted by SillySusan

I tie most of the baby quilts I make with the full 6 strands of embroidery floss and tie it with 3, instead of 2, loops and the finish by tying again with the regular way to tie. I never had a problem. Along time ago I tried to use yarn, but never could get the needle threaded. If I used a very large needle I couldn't get it thru the fabric and batting.