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    Old 01-19-2011, 06:43 PM
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    I'm still learning, so anything is new to me. :) What kind of needle do you use to hand bind?
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    Old 01-20-2011, 06:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by MommaDorian
    I'm still learning, so anything is new to me. :) What kind of needle do you use to hand bind?
    I like to use a nice medium size sharp. Just go to your local quilt shop and ask for advice. They will love to help!

    These are the one's I'm currently using.
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    Old 01-20-2011, 08:28 AM
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    Wow, I've been a quilter for over fourteen years, so how have I never heard of this method before?? lol Thanks so much for the great tutorials ladies. I'm a very visual learner and they were very helpful. :D
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    Old 01-20-2011, 09:44 AM
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    Thank you for the wonderful instructions and the pics. Now I understand how to do this stitch. I love hand applique and will try it on my next one. The pics were very helpful, thanks for taking the time and sharing with us.
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    I'm still not understanding. I guess I'm just slow this evening. I get the first picture, I think. I have sewn by binding to the front of my quilt and I have run the needle through the edge of it leaving a tail between the layers of the quilt. The 2nd picture is the one i don't get, is the blue thread suppose to be between the layers also and you just had it on top so we could see? I think it's a super idea if I can just understand where to stitch and how. Thanks
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    Thanks. Now I see what you're saying. And I agree, great visuals. I was able to print this out with your pictures so I can use it for reference.
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    Old 01-20-2011, 10:57 PM
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    Originally Posted by WVNana
    I'm still not understanding. I guess I'm just slow this evening. I get the first picture, I think. I have sewn by binding to the front of my quilt and I have run the needle through the edge of it leaving a tail between the layers of the quilt. The 2nd picture is the one i don't get, is the blue thread suppose to be between the layers also and you just had it on top so we could see? I think it's a super idea if I can just understand where to stitch and how. Thanks
    Originally Posted by bstanbro
    Thanks. Now I see what you're saying. And I agree, great visuals. I was able to print this out with your pictures so I can use it for reference.
    When you start to make your ladders, the stitches go between the layers on the quilt . When you make your stitch in the binding put the needle in right at the fold then go back and make a stitch between the layers of the quilt. Do this a few times until you have a few ladders, then gently pull your thread. When you pull your thread, the ladders will disappear.

    Maybe these pictures will help

    the ladders before you pull them
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    ladders pulled part way
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    ladders have been pulled first stitch to start a new one
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    Old 01-21-2011, 06:22 AM
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    Originally Posted by JanieW
    When you start to make your ladders, the stitches go between the layers on the quilt . When you make your stitch in the binding put the needle in right at the fold then go back and make a stitch between the layers of the quilt. Do this a few times until you have a few ladders, then gently pull your thread. When you pull your thread, the ladders will disappear.

    Maybe these pictures will help
    Janie, your pictures are very helpful. Any chance you'd take more? Pictures of the whole process would be wonderful!!
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    Old 01-21-2011, 05:42 PM
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    Thanks so much!! Your pictures did help, but more pictures would be super! Bev[quote=MommaDorian]
    Originally Posted by JanieW
    When you start to make your ladders, the stitches go between the layers on the quilt . When you make your stitch in the binding put the needle in right at the fold then go back and make a stitch between the layers of the quilt. Do this a few times until you have a few ladders, then gently pull your thread. When you pull your thread, the ladders will disappear.

    Maybe these pictures will help
    Janie, your pictures are very helpful. Any chance you'd take more? Pictures of the whole process would be wonderful!![/quote
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    Old 01-21-2011, 06:06 PM
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    Great Idea, thank you
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    Old 01-21-2011, 06:13 PM
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    Everyone in my quilt guild wonders why my binding is invisible. This is why!! I have always done it this way. Thanks for sharing. :)
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