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Old 04-05-2010, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by amma
I do all of my binding by machine. I usually stitch it to the back and bring it around to the front. Then I use a decorative stitch to stitch it down, a regular stitch looks great too. You can even use a contrasting colored thread :D:D:D My hands just can't do a lot of hand sewing anymore... so I machine stitch most everything.
This is exactly how I do it too, except I just use a straight stitch. Did fancy stitch of leaves on one for my hubby and that was it. i like the straight stitch bets, i know, I'm a little boring sometimes.

But I will never hand bind again. UGH takes soooooo looooonnggg!
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