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cinjosie 01-25-2011 04:24 AM

Please advise - when sewing binding to the back of the quilt after machine stitching it to the front, do you use double or single thread? This is on a baby quilt that I'm sure will get much use. Thanks

whinnytoo 01-25-2011 04:27 AM

I always use single, but take lots of small stitches. I dont see why double thread wouldnt be just fine too

117becca 01-25-2011 04:28 AM

i might use double thread for this. I normally use a single thread. You could use hand quilting thread or a heavier thread if you have it.

ckcowl 01-25-2011 04:29 AM

single thread, taking very small stitches.

mhunt1717 01-25-2011 04:35 AM

I use doubled thread and very small stitches!

Tussymussy 01-25-2011 04:36 AM

If it is going to be used and washed often, I use double thread. If it is going to be used lightly then one thread will do.

Rose L 01-25-2011 04:47 AM

I use a single strand of hand quilting thread.

mommamac 01-25-2011 05:00 AM


Originally Posted by Rose L
I use a single strand of hand quilting thread.

me too

grann of 6 01-25-2011 05:52 AM


Originally Posted by cinjosie
Please advise - when sewing binding to the back of the quilt after machine stitching it to the front, do you use double or single thread? This is on a baby quilt that I'm sure will get much use. Thanks

For a baby quilt getting much use I would stitch it to the back and roll it to the front and machine stitch it. That way you don't have to worry about it coming unstitched or the baby getting caught in hand stitches. I never do any hand stitching on baby things, unless it is to be an heirloom never to be used.

feline fanatic 01-25-2011 06:35 AM

I use a single strand of hand quilting thread and take very small stitches just like you would with hand applique.


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