Tying a quilt

[Kittyquilt9292]

QuiltinKay, I would love to have the instructions if you can find them. Sounds right up my alley, because I'm not a good quilter, but I think I could do tying. Thanks bunches, carol/kittyquilt

[CaroleJ]

Kay, I would really appreciate having instructions for invisible ties; that way I have one more technique to use to get the look I am after.

Thanks!
Carole

[MissSudie]

Please count me in, I would love the instructions for invisible tying.

[Bransmom]

Me too, hope you're able to find the instructions.

Thanks!

[QuiltinKay]

These are intructions which I wrote for a class. If they don't work for you I will try to clarify.

Invisible Tying

Prepare quilt sandwich as you would for quilting or tying. Pin or baste as you prefer.

Invisible tying is done with a long doll needle, Five inches or longer and bedspread (crochet) cotton or thread of a similiar size.

Before you begin, decide what spacing you will use for your ties. I usually use a 4" OR 5" grid. Check your quilt top pattern to see what patten and size grid it will accomodate.You can use any size grid.

With threaded needle enter quilt sandwich from side going into the batting and working between the top and backing. At the location of first tie bring needle up through quilt top, go back down through backing, back up to top and back into batting and over to the nest tie location.Repeat this process at each tie location.

///Continue to work in rows or squares whichever is most convenient for you. Finish with binding.

I particularly like this method for baby quilts because they are softer and fluffier.

I hope you can understand this. I'm better at talking than I am at writing. you don't understand I'll try to do better.

Kay
If the quilt is a rather heavy one you can use a double thread.

[kadie]

Thank you Kay, you're a Honey!

[CaroleJ]

Kaye, sorry, but I still have questions!

How do the stitches stay put? Won't they work loose after a while? I was able to understand the part about bringing the needle in between the top and the batting, but how do you then secure the stitches? Do you knot the ties between layers?

Feeling kinda silly for asking, but I'm just not getting it...maybe it's the early hour?

Carole

[Kittyquilt9292]

Thanks bunches, Kay. Sounds easy, but on second, third reading, I came up with the same question as Carole, when do you make a knot?
Carol/kittyquilt

[QuiltinKay]

I can't tellyou why but it stays fine. Draw a diagram on paper and maybe you will see why. If you are still skeptical just do a second down and up and I assure you it will never come loose.