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| − | + | If you know how to hand tie a quilt, then you can finish a quilt in a fraction of the time that it might take you using a different method of quilting. Tying a quilt is sometimes regarded as the beginners' option but it can add a real design touch to a quilt. | |
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# Cut a piece of [[Thread a Needle and Tie a Knot|thread]] about 20" (50.8cm) long. Use a strong, natural thread; you can use embroidery thread but crochet thread is also fine. You can even use wool, but be careful not to use anything too thick because it may be difficult to pull through the three layers of the quilt and thicker thread can tend to pull the wadding through the fabric. | # Cut a piece of [[Thread a Needle and Tie a Knot|thread]] about 20" (50.8cm) long. Use a strong, natural thread; you can use embroidery thread but crochet thread is also fine. You can even use wool, but be careful not to use anything too thick because it may be difficult to pull through the three layers of the quilt and thicker thread can tend to pull the wadding through the fabric. | ||
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# Cut the thread about 2" (5cm) away from the stitch. You should now have two threads both 2" (5cm) long. Tie these in a [[Tie a Double Sheet Bend Knot|double knot]]. You can leave the ends that length or trim them to about an inch (2.5cm). Trimming them any shorter than that is not recommended. | # Cut the thread about 2" (5cm) away from the stitch. You should now have two threads both 2" (5cm) long. Tie these in a [[Tie a Double Sheet Bend Knot|double knot]]. You can leave the ends that length or trim them to about an inch (2.5cm). Trimming them any shorter than that is not recommended. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
