hand tying a quilt??
#31
Originally Posted by CraftsByRobin
I love this discussion as I was thinking of hand tying a couple of quilts I'm working on. Anyone got pictures of where they have hand tied?
#33
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I have hand-tied several quilts. I think it gives the quilt a more rustic appearance, but it holds the batting well as long as you put the ties close enough together. Check the packaging on your batting to see how close they need to be. I'm working on a flannel scrap quilt just now that I plan to hand tie. I have always used embroidery thread rather than yarn. I don't like the look of yarn.
#34
Originally Posted by lfw045
Tied quilts last just as long as hand quilted ones. They wash up just as nicely and if tied correctly and tight, as they should be, baby quilts are fine with being tied also.
#37
I'll bet that if you hand quilt that Trip quilt you will lovelovelove it! My hand quilting group has finished some mighty homely-looking quilts over the years and it is amazing how they "pretty up" once finished!
#39
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My Great Grandmother who came to the U.S from Norway tied all her quilts with yarn ties, my little brother would take one of those yarn ties pull it up between his first and middle finger and brush it across his nose as he sucked his thumb. I think tied quilts, especially flannel backed ones are very comforting.
#40
I have some whole cloth(vintage sheet)tied quilts from my grandmother from 40 years ago that have been USED and are still holding up. She used embroidery thread to tie about every 4" and they have only recently showed any sign of wear on the edges. I have no idea what she used for batting, I suspect a department store blanket. They have a lovely drape after many washings.
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