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    Old 09-06-2015, 01:16 PM
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    Default best string to tie a quilt with.

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    Old 09-06-2015, 01:30 PM
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    I use the DMC 5 Perle Cotton. I also use it for when I do buttonhole stitching by hand.
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    Old 09-06-2015, 02:49 PM
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    I use Pearle cotton, crochet thread or embroidery floss. I vary what I use depending on the look I want. A bright, multi-colored quilt I will use bright emb. floss.
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    Old 09-06-2015, 02:59 PM
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    Perle cotton.
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    Old 09-06-2015, 03:04 PM
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    I have used yarn and embroidery floss. If I use the embroidery floss I put a drop of Fray Check in the center of the knot to keep if from coming undone.
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    Old 09-06-2015, 03:21 PM
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    I did have a friend whose mom tied her quilts with synthetic yarn & then melted the ends to seal them.

    I'm curious about the answer to this question, too, as I'm hoping to make a picnic quilt for next summer. Wondering if anyone has tied a quilt either with Aurifil lana thread or Aurifloss.
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    Old 09-06-2015, 06:59 PM
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    I use crochet thread.
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    Old 09-07-2015, 03:33 AM
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    I had to quit with hand quilting, and not able to machine quilt so I started tying quilts. I have used yarn, didn't like it after it was washed, have used floss and crochet thread with knots coming untied even with a square knot. I wonder does the perle cotton hold its knot? You ladies/gents have all the answers. I don't comment often but read your wonderful advice every morning. Smiles
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    Old 09-07-2015, 05:34 AM
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    For tying them I use Pearl Cotton. For hand stitching I use DMC embroidery floss.
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    Old 09-07-2015, 06:00 AM
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    I have used all of the above, even butchers twine. It's just the look I want that dictates what I use.
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