feffertim

Recently I saw a post on this forum about a way to machine stitch your binding down. I was a little skeptical because I have tried many suggestions without much success . Anyway, I decided it was worth a try. I had difficulty finding the foot for my machine, but Brubakers came thru and found one in their odds and ends, (apparently Pfaff has discontinued this foot) I tried it yesterday and it WORKS, it really works.I am so excited, my binding looked beautiful and it was so fast. Here is the link. Check it out. http://awomanaday.com/2013/01/17/hap...nding-edition/

GagaSmith

I actually enjoy sewing the binding by hand. It's probably the only hand sewing I do and I find it relaxing.

Stitchnripper

Interesting method, but, I too enjoy sewing the binding by hand. Mindless and relaxing to me.

linda8450

] I hate any kind of hand sewing, I will hand finish binding if I absolutely have to. I found this link [URL="http://www.freequiltpatterns.info/free-tutorial---susies-magic-binding.htm" [/URL for a wonderful way to finish by machine. I will try my flat felt foot, but I have done several with this method and have been extremely pleased!

NJ Quilter

Another that doesn't mind the hand sewing of binding. Then again, I hand quilt as well. Just like hand work.

athomenow

I actually like the hand sewing also. I do it in the evenings while watching TV because I need something to do with my hands and not just sit there staring. I will check out these methods but will probably keep on with what I'm doing. I bought a bunch of Americana quilting thread and it is the worst thing I've ever used. Knots up constantly even after running it through the thread conditioner. I use won't be buying that again.

Boston1954

It does not bother me at all. In fact I like to make a game out of it. I place a pin in it at a certain time, and see how much I can get done in 10 or 20 minutes.

Deb watkins

For me, hand sewing the binding is my own 'personal touch' to the quilt. I find it relaxing!

Sunny580

Found this foot for viking on ebay. After watching the video I had to try it. I don't sew by hand and this foot is really great. Be sure it's for your machine and a 9MM.

Cari-in-Oly

I hate hand sewing. I sew the binding to the back, flip it to the front, glue/press it into place and use my zipper foot to sew it from the front. It's a little more work but the results are worth it.

Cari