How can I tie off a quilt top as opposed to having it stitched? I’m trying to tie a quilt top for my first grandchild (a boy!!!) and all I keep coming up with are what could become uncomfortable knots. Any immediate information on this would be greatly appreciated as “Allen” is due in mid-March.
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You can use soft baby yarn, embroidery floss, or any washable material. To avoid the whole “knot” issue, why not put the “knots” on the bottom? Start on the bottom, go straight up through to the top, move over 1/4 inch and go down. Come up again along the same “up” route, and back down the “down” route. Tie off on the bottom. It’s nice and secure. That grandson lays on “dashes” of yarn or string and the backside is plain with the decorative ties!
Good luck, Gram! Enjoy that baby!
Try tieing it with embrodery thread. Separate it to about 3 or 4 strands, or see how many it would take. If you’re using thick batting, it might take more. You are likely feeling the knots because you tie it too tightly or using too heavy a thread. If you use a softer lighter thread, you could use more knots, or heaver thread, for less knots. I’m sure Allen and his mom will appreciate any effort you make. Thats what grandma’s are for!
Congratulations…
I tied of a quilt for my mother using a soft yarn. I used a big needle and just made them in even rows every 12 inches. It does great in the wash and really holds the batting & fabric together nicely. I did do a quick stitch with the sewing machine around the edges