Originally Posted by
Candace
Backstitching only creates bulk and is no needed. If the stitching is coming undone the stitch length is probably too long. Quilting will secure the seams. I've NEVER backstitched and my quilts are washed frequently and used.
ditto what Candace said. I never backstitch except maybe the very outer border and that is only to reinforce it for putting it on the rack. Sometimes I remember to do it, more often I don't. I don't have a problem with seams unraveling ever.