How to Tie a Quilt
There's nothing better than snuggling up on a cold winter's night in a fluffy handmade quilt. Quilts come in all shapes, sizes and designs, many of which are exquisite examples of an old fashioned art form. Making your own quilt can be extremely rewarding. Once you have the quilt made, the front, batting and backing tacked together, you'll need finishing touch. There are two ways of finishing a quilt. First you could sew around each block, or create patterns using hand or machine stitching that will enhance your finished project or you could hand-tie your quilt.
Things You'll Need
- Quilt project, with front, batting and backing placed and tacked together.
- Cotton thread, yarn or ribbon.
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Instructions
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Lay the quilt down on a flat surface. It should be pinned together so that the backing, batting and top are squared away and placement is close to where you want it. Smooth the quilt so that it is free of wrinkles and completely flat.
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Find the center of the quilt. While looking at the pattern, decide how many ties you are going to do, and where you are going to place them. Consult the batting packaging for advice on spacing.
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Thread a tapestry needle with your thread, ribbon or yarn. Starting at center of quilt, insert the needle through from the top to the back and bring it back up, allowing only about 1/8-inch for the stitch at the most. Pull through until about 2 inches of thread remains. Cut thread so that you have two equal pieces poking out of the fabric.
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Tie a knot in the thread making sure to pull it tightly to the quilt. This will secure the three pieces together and prevent the batting from bunching. Continue tying the quilt together in the pattern you decided upon until complete. Finishing the quilt will entail sewing the edges together.
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Tips & Warnings
String a button on the thread as you insert it into the quilt, and tie each knot with the button in the center for a detailed look.
Make sure your thread is colorfast so that washing your quilt won't cause the color to run.
