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    Old 08-22-2011, 09:31 AM
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    I have done it both ways. Just depends on the quilt for me :) and I have never been called tacky. LOL
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    Old 08-22-2011, 09:56 AM
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    My grandmother did it this way and my aunt still does.
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    Old 08-22-2011, 12:12 PM
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    I have done it many times.
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    Old 08-22-2011, 01:01 PM
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    I tried it with clear thread. I didn't like the result because the clear thread was shiny and I felt it detracted from the quilt. Anyone know of a clear thread that doesn't reflect light?
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    Old 08-22-2011, 01:32 PM
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    I tried it once and it just didnt do good for me...I think it is a HARD way to do it, but then, maybe I didnt know what I was doing? I say do whatever feels good to you and whatever you enjoy doing...all quilts are beautiful!
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    Old 08-22-2011, 01:37 PM
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    it is not terrible, tacky etc It is that way only if it is not done well.
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    Old 08-22-2011, 01:46 PM
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    And you think this is horrible and tacky because of what? Quilt police?
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    Old 08-22-2011, 01:49 PM
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    That is the way I did mine, because that is the way my mom finished hers. Now, 20 years later, I always use binding. Don't ask me why. Either way is just fine.
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    Old 08-22-2011, 02:07 PM
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    If you use the quilt a lot, then this type of binding will wear out faster than a double, but it your quilt and your choice.
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    Old 08-22-2011, 02:08 PM
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    I've done it and it looked wonderful- tacky or not :)
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