How Do You Tie Quilt Squares Together?

Rather than quilting by hand or with a sewing machine, some craft persons decide to tie the quilt together. With the purpose of quilting being to hold the three layers of the quilt together, tying the quilt can often be quicker, easier and fulfills the same purpose as traditional quilting. With a few basic supplies, you should be able to tie a quilt on your own in a matter of an hour, with less time involved if you invite a friend to help. Spread your sandwiched quilt out on the floor or a large table and smooth it flat. If you work on the floor, you will be spending some time on your knees, so use a pillow under your knees or work on a carpeted area that has been vacuumed first. Cut 15 or more five-to-six-inch lengths of yarn and set them on your quilt for easy access to get you started, cutting more as needed. Place one piece of yarn on your needle either whole or you can unwind the ply to use only one strand of yarn at a time, depending on your preference. Start in the center of ...  more