Calling All Quilters.....
By simplysue
@simplysue (631)
United States
5 responses
@poohandchocolate (348)
• United States
31 Jan 07
I sew, but I have never made a quilt. Try searching for ideas on line. I think it's safe to machine wash it on a gentle cycle, and then let it hang dry.
@dragonstar13 (1465)
• United States
27 Jan 07
Yes, I have tied quilts (although I was always taught these are comforters, they only become quilts when they are quilted [stitched] anyone else heard this?)
Anyhow, I have made several lap sized blankets that I tied rather than stitched. They have held together well and I do machine wash and dry them.
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@simplysue (631)
• United States
27 Jan 07
Thank you so much for the response. It's a relief to know that they hold together in the washer! I am working on quilts for my boys, first quilts I've made,all stitched by hand and am almost at the tying stage but was afraid to use it for fear that they might fall apart in the washer. I read somewhere that tying is the oldest method of quilting. My line of thinking was that since it's the oldest method maybe they might not hold up in a modern washing machine. Again, thank you so much for the information!
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@simplysue (631)
• United States
3 Feb 07
I wish I had the talent to tailor clothing! I'm just a crafty sort who works with mostly straight seams. :)
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
16 Feb 07
Yes, I use it quite frequently when I make denim quilts. I tie them and they work great. I never hand wash my quilts but I have a HE front loading washer so there is no agatator (spelling?) to be rough on the quilt. If you have a regular washer, you may want to take it to the laundrymat to wash it.
@simplysue (631)
• United States
11 Mar 07
Thank you! I also have a HE front loader. I love it!We just got it this past year and watched our water bill drop by $30 per month.
@bigpinkmomma (449)
• Canada
19 May 07
Yes, tying os a very popular method in making quilts. If it has 3-layers it is a quilt. A comforter usually has 3 layers, but it is usually quite alot thicker than quilt. These days there guideless are not so strict on what consitutes a quilt. People now do their entire quilts on their sewing machine. Infact sewing machines are now made just for quilting and it has become a huge industry. There are purists that insist this is not true quilting. I think we have to choose the method that we like best and bests express our personality and life style. I use tying for most baby quilts ,and I know they get washed a lot . I tend to tie fairly close together- no more than a fist in between each tie. I have plans to make a blue jean quilt and will plan to tie that as well.
