Originally Posted by
Macybaby
Sorry, I just got the idea from what I've read on this board that machine binding was the kiss of death at judged shows. Not that they are not allowed, but the judge won't seriously look at a quilt that has one.
It does depend on the judge but machine stitched bindings are definitely acceptable in a judged show but they must be executed impeccably. I'm just not that good at finishing it by machine so I continue to do my show quilts with a binding that is machine stitched to the front of the quilt then wrapped around and hand stitched to the back using an invisible applique stitch.