KalamaQuilts

If I was in a hurry I'd buy a blanket
It takes me about 8 hours to do a queen/king. I have a couple of mini-series I watch.

Krisb

Another person who doesn't really know or worry about how long it takes. But the idea of binding at a hockey arena kind of makes me giggle--because, where I grew up, we played youth hockey outdoors. Hard to bind a quilt woth choppers on. And the indoor arena was just too grungy .

Nammie to 7

It doesn't matter how long it takes me -- I enjoy the process of hand stitching the binding. I usually take a little nap while the quilt is on my lap too.

nancysp

For me, threading the needle takes the longest. I love sewing with the real small thin needles (once they are threaded). The stitching goes so quickly (probably because I then have to re-thread the needle again!). But I will put up with that, because sewing is such a delight.

ann31039

I thread 4 or 5 needles first and then get started. Makes it go a little quicker

mamagrande

I save my hand binding for when I "watch tv", actually hearing it most of the time. It helps keep my hands busy with something besides eating..... so maybe three evenings.

ShelleyCS

I use (I think they're called milner's needles), and thread 6 or 7 at a time and have them lined up to go so I don't have to break while I'm binding. It is my favorite part, and it goes fairly quickly.

kathy

HOLY COW,ckcowl, how big are your stitches? mine are about 3/8"-1/4" and it takes me that long to do one side! I need to watch your method.

celwood

I also hand sew the binding and sometimes it has taken the better part of two evenings. I think it is worth it since they do come out perfect.

grammasharon

Ditto, i the nap part too!