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I prefer hand stitching the binding, because I don't like the little bit of the binding on the back that doesn't get caught in the machine stitch. ( I call it the ledge). I, too, use the ladder stitch, binding clips, thread heaven, anchor the thread around the eye of the needle, and one more thing: I thread several needles on the spool just as I do for hand quilting. Seems to help speed up the process a bit. But then when machine stitching it down, I've been known to miss entire inches of the binding in the back and it takes as long to correct that mess as it does to put it down by hand.:D
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I use a short needle it is a quilting needle and matching thread small stitches and it usually looks good.
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It takes me several hours with a throw size quilt, but I feel it is well worth it, since I love the way it turns out.
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I hand sew all my biding, even on potholders. I can do a king size quilt in about hours. I use the zip clip to keep everything in place and just do a short running stitch.
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Its been easier since I learned the ladder stitch. Looks better also. Is the Thread Heaven beeswax or something different?
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I actually like to sew the binding by hand. I like the look better and it just feels good to work with needle, thread and a thimble.
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Originally Posted by cashs_mom
(Post 6796375)
Thread Heaven. It's a sort of waxy substance that comes in a little blue box. It helps a lot by keeping your thread from tangling. Other than that, just turn on a favorite show (gotta love DVR's) and spend a nice quiet afternoon sitting and sewing. I enjoy doing some handwork. It gives me quiet time.
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I like to use a quilting needle, size 10 at the moment, and hand quilting thread. Hand quilting thread seems to be stronger. I use to use regular cotton thread and sometimes it would break (I probably was pulling too hard). Keep trying and you will find out what works for you. :)
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Practice. Practice. Practice. I love hand sewing, but it takes practice. I sit in front of the TV and find it is done in no time.
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Just to know how wonderful it will look when it's done is enough to keep me going on the hand sewn binding. I do use clips instead of pins. That definitely helps.
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