binding, single or double thread?

[Quilt Fan]

What do others use. Single or double thread when hand binding? I have been using double but single hides so much better.

[quilter1]

I have always used a single thread to sew bindings, I never thought to use a double thread. I do make the stitches fairly close together though. A well sewn binding can look so nice.

[FroggyinTexas]

Dottp! It never occurred to me to double the thread. froggyintexas

[sewmary]

I never thought about it either but I always use double. Then I don't have to worry about the threading sliding out of the needle! Hand sewing the binding is one of my favorite things. Weird, yes.

[ube quilting]

I also love to bind quilts. I have always used a single thread.
peace

[dahlshouse]

I do the same... never thought about using single... and love to hand sew binding ... so you are not alone...

I never thought about it either but I always use double. Then I don't have to worry about the threading sliding out of the needle! Hand sewing the binding is one of my favorite things. Weird, yes.

[0tis]

I always use single - never thought about double thread. I think single works just fine - so far I've not had any problems.

[franc36]

I always use single - never thought about double thread. I think single works just fine - so far I've not had any problems.

So do I. I make my stitches close together.

[Tartan]

I like to use a single strong thread. If I can find the right colour of hand quilting thread, I like to use that. I could never keep the double thread pulled up so that the two threads were even.

[ArtsyOne]

I always use single, with the stitches about 1/4" apart. It's my favorite part of making a quilt.