Q & A - Why Tie a Quilt?
Frequently when we think of quilts and quiltmaking, a quilt that is held together with hand or machine quilting comes to mind. However, some quilters tie their quilts. This is the method my grandmother used when she made 4-patch quilts for her grandchildren.
What is meant by tying a quilt?
Tying, or tufting as some quilters refer to it, is an effective way to hold the layers of a quilt together. You thread a long needle with double strand of thread or crochet cotton. Push the needle through the three layers (top, batting, and backing), leaving abut 2 inches of thread on the tip. Then push the needle back up to the top, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch from the starting place. Next you secure the thread by tying it in a double knot and cut the ends the desired length.
Why tie one instead of stitching with a quilting design?
Tying doesn’t take so much time as quilting with stitches. It’s also a good method to use when you have an especially thick batting.
I also used this method on many of the quilts I made. Because tying didn’t take so much time as quilting, this enabled me to keep the price more affordable for my customers.
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