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06-02-2011, 05:10 AM

#21

LINANN

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I handstitch all of my bindings.

06-02-2011, 05:12 AM

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pnptrapp

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I sew it down with my machine to the front and hand stitch it to the back. Does this count as machine or hand stitching it down?

06-02-2011, 05:21 AM

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humbird

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JanTx

My time may come, though. I have a quilt at the quilter's now - it's for my mom and I may bite the bullet and do that one the "right" way. Sigh. I'll let you know.

I don't think there is a "right" or "wrong" way. Just different ways. If you are happy with the machine way, go for it. I say the same to those who do it by hand.

06-02-2011, 05:45 AM

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QuiltinMama

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Originally Posted by gzuslivz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gramie bj

I machine stich to the front, turn and hand stich to the back. I just like the look better.

That's just what I do. I like it that way and I like to do hand work.

I do it that way also and love the time spent hand sewing the binding down with the hubby...

06-02-2011, 05:46 AM

#25

ShowMama

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gramie bj

I machine stich to the front, turn and hand stich to the back. I just like the look better.

Me too. This also gives me a sense of satisfaction at finishing the quilt by hand.

06-02-2011, 05:49 AM

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k3n

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Quote:

Originally Posted by woody

I prefer hand stitched too, I tried machine stitching but I love sitting and stitching the binding down, call me crazy ;)

You're crazy!!! :mrgreen: But then, so am I. :-D To me it's the final touch and after I've spent so many hours on a quilt, I wouldn't want to do a rush job at the final hurdle. Plus, it's imperative for a competition piece. :-D

06-02-2011, 05:49 AM

#27

chairjogger

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Quote:

Originally Posted by momski

I see a lot of pictures of machine stitched binding on the board. Am I the only one who prefers hand stitched binding even for the simplest projects?

I do both. Hand stitch for final, but at times, when quilt is puffy, prefer to hand stitch both sides together.

Always hand stitch the final side.

Funny everyone has their own way. :0)

Ell

06-02-2011, 05:49 AM

#28

wannaquilt1

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I tried on the machine and couldn't get it all in the stitches so I do it by hand now. Plus its the only time hubby gets to see me lately.

06-02-2011, 05:57 AM

#29

Helovesme

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gramie bj

I machine stich to the front, turn and hand stich to the back. I just like the look better.

I agree :thumbup:

06-02-2011, 06:01 AM

#30

MelodyWB

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I too.. stitch the folded part to front by machine..then turn it to the back and hand stitch to the back..I like the look of the hand part and feel relaxed..use it for my down time..while I watch tv or am sitting in a Drs. appointment !!