Binding...yuck!
#11
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: So. California
Posts: 134
yes, i find that handing finishing is the most relaxing part of making the quilt. I can't seem to master machine binding and hate taking the risk of having to un-sew when i can get it right the first time with hand stitching.
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 662
I have always hand sewn my binding and I have quilts that are 30 years old. I used single thread and a small blind stitch. I always like that part of the quilt - very satisfying. I tried doing it by machine once and it looked like c**p. Had to tear it all out.
#14
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I still sew mine on by machine from the front, pull it to the back and hand stitch it down with a double thread. My stitches are not super small but also not gallopping horse size either and mine have held up to solid use. The binding on my favorite quilt is getting very thin but the seam is still solid. It is a great thing to do while the TV is on.
#15
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I still sew mine on by machine from the front, pull it to the back and hand stitch it down with a double thread. My stitches are not super small but also not gallopping horse size either and mine have held up to solid use. The binding on my favorite quilt is getting very thin but the seam is still solid. It is a great thing to do while the TV is on.
#18
I hand sew bindings on the back side with hand quilting thread, single not double strand, and a small blind stitch. I also sew the miters closed in the corners.
I've been hand stitching in one form or another since I was 7 and find it very relaxing as long as the cat doesn't want to help. :roll: I've never had the binding stitching fail, but I suppose that depends on the quality of your handwork.
I've been hand stitching in one form or another since I was 7 and find it very relaxing as long as the cat doesn't want to help. :roll: I've never had the binding stitching fail, but I suppose that depends on the quality of your handwork.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Elizabeth A.
Recipes
17
10-19-2011 08:30 PM
craftybear
Links and Resources
3
12-25-2010 09:49 PM
stitchinMamaw
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
54
02-11-2010 07:31 AM
barnbum
Pictures
16
03-11-2008 07:30 AM