Favorite Thread for Sewing Binding

[txstitcher]

When you hand stitch the binding onto your quilt, what is your favorite thread (type and weight) to use?

I have used Gutermann's, but am thinking about using Aurifil 40 wt. I also like to use 100% cotton.

[Jan in VA]

I use a matching thread such as Mettler, Connecting Threads Essential, or other 100% cotton 50 wt.

Jan in VA

[0tis]

I use a matching thread such as Mettler, Connecting Threads Essential, or other 100% cotton 50 wt.

Jan in VA

Ditto.. like to use matching thread - and I use the same brands.

[sewmary]

Whatever I have that matches the binding color. If I have nothing, usually Gutermans from Joanne's.

[kathy]

I use a hand quilting thread, I like Coats and Clark best so far

[Dolphyngyrl]

I use hand quilting thread too!!

[burchquilts]

Whatever I have that matches the binding color. If I have nothing, usually Gutermans from Joanne's.

Me, too. Tho I always dither about whether to match the binding or the backing. I usually go with the binding.

[QuiltnNan]

i use a matching thread. since i have so many of connecting threads colors, it's easy to find one that works

[Peckish]

I use Bottom Line for almost everything now. Hand piecing, binding, applique, and I've even switched to it for piecing. It sinks into the fabric beautifully, which is great for applique, hand piecing, and binding.

[gollytwo]

I use Bottom Line for almost everything now. Hand piecing, binding, applique, and I've even switched to it for piecing. It sinks into the fabric beautifully, which is great for applique, hand piecing, and binding.

I always sew the binding down with it. And, I agree - it's a perfect applique thread.
I used to use it for handpiecing too, but have switched to Mettler cotton embroidery 60 wt.
My Jems won't take it as a top thread, so then I use Aurifil 50wt. for machine piecing