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03-27-2011, 11:09 AM

lsb142

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When hand sewing your binding do you use double thread or single?

03-27-2011, 11:09 AM

gale

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I use single. But I usually only hand sew on wall hangings or coasters.

03-27-2011, 11:11 AM

Jennifer22206

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I use single.

03-27-2011, 11:12 AM

Linda-in-iowa

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I usually use double thread and knot it often so it doesn't mess up the whole side of the quilt if the thread breaks. I think the binding takes a lot of wear and needs to be extra sturdy.

03-27-2011, 11:30 AM

Jan in VA

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I use single but a hand quilting weight thread usually.

Jan in VA

03-27-2011, 11:34 AM

Scissor Queen

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I only use a single thread. The 10 year old baby quilts I made with hand finished binding that have been washed and washed and the binding and stitching are fine.