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09-19-2011, 04:16 AM

#41

Pieces2

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I use a single thread, but use a good strong quilting thread.

09-19-2011, 05:13 AM

#42

GemState

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Double, and I thread the needle with the doubled threads so I can begin without having a knot. (I hate knots!) Just take the first stitch and go through the loop when starting.

09-19-2011, 05:21 AM

#43

Candy Apple Quilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thepolyparrot

I sew the front on by machine, then turn it and sew it by hand to the back using a single strand of Bottom Line and a very small stitch.

It usually takes several evenings to hand-finish the binding on the back, but I know it's on there to stay. :D I'm not very skilled at piecing and only intermediate in FMQ skills - but this is the one thing I do pretty well.

That's the way I do it too. I think using a single strand allows for tinier stitches (closer together). So far, so good. I guess only time will tell....

09-19-2011, 05:26 AM

#44

Val in IN

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I hand sew to the back using a single strand of hand quilting thread treated with thread heaven or beeswax. I ladder stitch because it is nearly invisble.

09-19-2011, 05:38 AM

#45

Bren

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I use a single strand and tiny slip stitch; no prob so far.

09-19-2011, 06:14 AM

#46

Rose Ann

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marscrafter - thanks for the tutorial. Will use it for my next project.

09-19-2011, 06:26 AM

#47

jad1044

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I always use a double thread, but if it is a quilt that will be used daily, require many washings, etc, I do it on the machine; I feel it is stronger if done by machine to withstand all the wear and tear it will recieve.