Hand stitched binding
06-02-2011, 04:17 PM
#43
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I too like the way it looks. But I have really BAD carpel tunnel in my right hand and that's the hand I hold the fabric with (left handed and had my carpel tunnel done years ago on my left hand)and after about 10 minutes my hand goes numb and hurts so bad I can hardly stand it. And most of mu UFO's are unfinished because I haven't bound them. :( I sure wish I could do a sewn on binding that looked GREAT!
06-02-2011, 11:47 PM
#45
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I prefer hand stitched binding as well, but sometimes time does not permit. If its something special, I will make sure I do it. If its a charity quilt (especially for a child that will get a lot of use and washing), I put it on by machine because, to me, it seems sturdier.
06-02-2011, 11:59 PM
#46
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Originally Posted by gzuslivz
Originally Posted by Gramie bj
I machine stich to the front, turn and hand stich to the back. I just like the look better.
06-03-2011, 12:12 AM
#47
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Originally Posted by Quilting Aggi
i machine bind the binding onto the project on one side and then I hand slip stitch the other side. It may take a bit longer to complete the project but to me it has a much nicer and neater look
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