Tie quilt patterns

Learn 3 ways to finish a quilt by hand, besides a running stitch. Amanda from Broadcloth Studio shares creative ways to finish your quilt.

This post will show you how to prepare a silk tie for quilting. I always open up my ties instead of working with them as is (closed). Usually the ties I get are from people who have passed away and the ties themselves hold a great deal of sentimental value. I believe that it is best to get the maximum amount of fabric out of each tie, so opening them up yields way more fabric for your project... First of all, I always wash the ties I will be working with. Wash a silk tie?!? I just throw them…

Vintage Bow Tie quilt, posted by Elizabeth at Pieceful Life: "It has been hand quilted in a beautiful crosshatch on the bow ties and a pretty circular feather motif on the solid melon squares." Elizabeth also has posted a bow tie block tutorial

If you’re looking for a quick way to finish your quilt top without diving into the world of traditional hand quilting or setting up your sewing machine with a walking foot, then hand-tying a quilt

How to Tie a Quilt with YarnThis quilt post just keeps going and going.Some times to tie a quilt is a quick way to finish a quilt which is to be loved.

Tying a quilt doesn't have to be old fashioned! Use these seven methods to tie your quilt in a way that matches your modern quilt pattern. Whether you want to use embroidery thread or yarn, these seven quilt tying techniques will level up your quilting skills.

Finish your quilt quickly by tying it for a softer quilt with a decorative finish. This tutorial explains what to use, and how to tie it.

Learning how to tie a quilt is a simple process once you know the steps. A super easy beginning sewing project that anyone can do!

UPDATE: There has been some confusion about washing the ties. When I originally wrote this post I was showing another quilt maker how I made quick quilts for homeless men. Homeless men don’…

On this blogpost, we share a tutorial with 5 methods for hand tying your quilt with Amy Mogren of Ritual Quilt Company.

A Must-Know Technique for Every Quilter! While we all love beautiful hand and machine quilting, there are times when tying a quilt is the perfect choice. This process of securing the quilt layers adds a touch of vintage charm that makes a quilt even more endearing. You might want to tie a quilt when you’re …

Here's a nice "Sheath" stitch for tying a quilt. It's basically three parallel lines cinched in the middle and tied with a square knot. (Sometimes a few words are worth a thousand pictures. Haha.) In the photo above, there are two "arms" that have a shadow under them. Those are the tied ends, sticking up a little. The loose end in the top part of the photo will be part of the square knot (in photos above and below). In the photo above, you slide the needle under the stitch (so you can gather…

Add a splash of personality to your quilts with these unique tying ideas! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's something for everyone in this fun collection of quirky quilt-tying techniques. Ready, set, tie!

This post will show you how to prepare a silk tie for quilting. I always open up my ties instead of working with them as is (closed). Usual...

Renay Martin has been sewing since she made her first Barbie doll dress on Good Friday in third grade. Now she designs sophisticated and a...

I finished up the bowtie quilts for the two little boys that I used to babysitt. :) They both love the color orange so I tried to incorporate that as much as I could. The fabrics are the same in each quilt, I just wanted to change up the design and quilting so the boys (they're brothers) could easily identify their quilt. I can't wait to give the quilts to them and see their reaction... you never know if a quilt is something they will like or not. :) ~Jessica

Well, we are going to say goodbye to half square triangles for awhile and move on to a new skill. I don't know what the "real" n...

Struggling to find a simple knot to begin your hand sewing and quilting projects? You need a quilter's knot in your skill set! See how to make one step by step, when to use it, and why it's a fantastic knot to know.