Anyone out there who ties off quilts? Do you know the difference between Granny knots and Square knots? Which do you use? My 'gut instinct' tells me that for quilting you should use a Granny knot (just because of the name, nothing else) - but if you know the difference, a Square knot would be the best choice. The Square knot is more difficult to untie while a Granny knot can easily be untied. So, when tying off a quilt use a Square knot. I find it is easier to tie anyway - although they are so similar.
An interesting tidbit I discovered, too, was that if you have difficulty with your shoelaces (anyone on here remember what those are? . . . what with Velcro, elastic, sandals, slip-ons, and even painted feet), if you reverse the way you tie your shoes they won't come untied all day. Use the Square knot and not a Granny like Momma taught us. Remember chasing that little loopy-eared rabbit around the tree and into the hole? Make him run around the opposite direction.
Enough imparting wisdom for the day. I'm off to tie my shoes.
An interesting tidbit I discovered, too, was that if you have difficulty with your shoelaces (anyone on here remember what those are? . . . what with Velcro, elastic, sandals, slip-ons, and even painted feet), if you reverse the way you tie your shoes they won't come untied all day. Use the Square knot and not a Granny like Momma taught us. Remember chasing that little loopy-eared rabbit around the tree and into the hole? Make him run around the opposite direction.
Enough imparting wisdom for the day. I'm off to tie my shoes.
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