Edie

All you have to do is go to the store and use their coupon and when you check out ask that you get a flyer. They will come in the mail. The only thing is that you basically have to get yourself established (which just means that you go to JoAnn's more often and they know that you are a frequent customer)and when you get the flyer in the mail it has a barcode with your "id" on it and when the store gets the coupon back, you are put into the system and then you will get them in the mail.
I bought a few fat quarters or fat quarter bundles with a 50% off and that basically was how I got my stash built up along with my rulers and "toys". So I get flyers all the time now. Just got one yesterday! Good luck! Edie

bluadept

As for the Joann's question, after you sign up it takes about 2 months to start getting sent to for the snail mail. During that time look through all the mail even the junk type postcards because the first thing they will send you is a postcard. A lot of people don't even see it and throw it out. Take the card to the store and purchase something using the coupon that is on the card. This will activate you getting the sale circular on a regular basis. Don't forget to get your address label scanned at the register about once a month. This not the use of the coupons will keep you on the mailing list. A couple of years ago they switched from using the coupons to actually scanning the address labels because some of the guests would buy things but not use the coupons because the items were on sale. Now it is getting the label scanned no purchase necessary. The team member that had you sign up should of told you about the card. So sign up at the store and start checking your mail it will be about 2-3 months. Good Luck

Shelbie

I would recommend not using yarn. After tying many of my first quilts, I found the yarn ravelled, shredded, sometimes melted and eventually pulled and sometimes ripped the quilt in the process. As a result, I won't tie anything now. My friend has had good luck using crochet cotton or floss. It doesn't make as large a hole going through your fabric and doesn't pull on your quilt the same way as the yarn. I find it is just as fast for me to machine quilt a quilt than to take all the time to tie it. If you want the tied look, I'd still put in a few lines of machine quilting just to stabilize everything so your quilt will stand up after many washings.

AlwaysQuilting

When I moved the last time it took months to begin getting my Joanns coupons in the mail again.
When I complained they told me that the coupons/flyers are printed months in advance.
So, in fact, eventhough you really are added to their list immediately, you won't begin to receive anything till they have mailed the already printed flyers.

donnal

I have tied twin size quilts using full 6 strands of embroidery floss with no problems, washed them many times, and they are fine. No problems whatsoever.

ckcowl

most of the quilts my little sewing group ties are tied with perle cotton. and we have tied king sized quilts on down to baby quilts. the size of the quilt has nothing to do with the tying process. the batting is the important factor. you have to make sure the batting you purchase says on the package (good for tyed quilts) or ones with scrim that you can quilt upto 10" apart (but the ties should be about 4" apart in all directions...that means wherever you place your fist there should be a tie...top/bottom/side to side.

AlwaysQuilting

I forgot when I posted earlier that this is a thread about tying a quilt...lol.
Anyway I've used decorative stitches to tack quilt layers all over instead of tying since I don't like having the tails of yarn or embroidery thread sticking up all over.

Carol J.

We tie quilts at our church for charity and use yarn 99% of the time, prefer sport weight acrylic because it is easier to thread the needle and get through all the thicknesses. We have used pearl cotton for special orders so the thread matches the quilt top. With today's bonded batting, it is not necessary to tie every 4 inches, we go for 6 to 8 and when we have a top made of 10 inche squares, one in the center is enough. Batts are now made so you don't have to hand quilt so close as before or tie so much. I have been using quilts tied 6 or more inches apart for years, washed them and have never had any trouble with fuzzing or breaking.

Remember to use wool yarn for a quilt with a wool batt inside and don't put it in the dryer, can be washed on a gentle cycle but needs to be hung out or laid out to dry.

Carol J.

Peggy

I personally do not care for the look of yarn ties on quilts. I tie most of mine - large lap size - with 6 strands of DMC embroidery floss. Have begun matching the yarn color to the block(s), and you do not even notice the ties. Will have multiple color stitches showing on the back, but that does not bother me or anyone else. These are not going to be judged - just snuggled under. Another good choice is pearl cotton strands.

Rettie V. Grama

I have tied many quilts. And have used many different items to tie with. For infant quilts I use Embroidery Floss. Fray the end before washing and make sure ties are made in such a way that they are secure.

I once made a crib quilt for my granddaughter. My daughter proceeded to attempt to take out the ties with no success. She thought the baby could pull them out and put them into her mouth.

I have used yarn, ribbon, cotton string, crochet thread (not happy with that too sharp, cuts fibres of fabric) and for fun, very short shoelaces. To use shoe laces, make two holes with an ice pick or something that will make enough of an indentation to let the tie of the lace go through. Happy tying!