Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
Originally Posted by Esqmommy
Stitching by machine NEVER looks as pretty as hand-sewn - I don't care what anyone says... :D
Well, I beg to differ with you on this point. I'm sure you meant no offense by your comment, but I would like to toss in another perspective here. There are many of us out here, that, for whatever health reason may not be physically able to whip stitch our bindings by hand, myself included. To me, our quilts are quite beautiful because we have found a way to pursue our love for quilting and giving to others despite our various handicaps.
When I give someone a quilt or other project that I made for them, they look not at the binding and the perfection of the workmanship, but rather, they look at me and smile appreciatively, grateful for the time and effort that I gave to their gift knowing that it was more difficult for me to do than someone without health issues.
Of course I meant no offense!!!!! That's why I had the little laughing guy next to my statement. Humor never comes across very well when it's in an email or a forum like this..., so for anyone that took offense - please forgive me. :) Frankly, it was just an off the cuff statement and not meant to degrade or minimize ANYBODY's beautiful quilt work. I am a quilter first and foremost and can appreciate everyone's skills, limitations and the love that goes into each and every quilt that's made. So, sew how you can, how you want, do what you want, enjoy your quilts...all that stuff. It's all great work in my eyes too.
I will say, I just prefer to hand sew mine down because personally, I like the way it looks better and I have the ability to do so. That's probably the nicer way of saying what I first posted.