I have done it both ways. Just depends on the quilt for me :) and I have never been called tacky. LOL

My grandmother did it this way and my aunt still does.

I have done it many times.

I tried it with clear thread. I didn't like the result because the clear thread was shiny and I felt it detracted from the quilt. Anyone know of a clear thread that doesn't reflect light?

I tried it once and it just didnt do good for me...I think it is a HARD way to do it, but then, maybe I didnt know what I was doing? I say do whatever feels good to you and whatever you enjoy doing...all quilts are beautiful!

it is not terrible, tacky etc It is that way only if it is not done well.

And you think this is horrible and tacky because of what? Quilt police?

That is the way I did mine, because that is the way my mom finished hers. Now, 20 years later, I always use binding. Don't ask me why. Either way is just fine.

If you use the quilt a lot, then this type of binding will wear out faster than a double, but it your quilt and your choice.

I've done it and it looked wonderful- tacky or not :)