Grandma Peg

Have always used single.

captlynhall

Single, blind stitch, spaced about 1/4 " apart. Never had a problem but not a bad idea to bury a knot ever so often if the quilt is going to be heavily used. I love binding. It is a relaxing and enjoyable end to the entire quilting experience.

Peepers

If I have a hand quilting thread that matches, I use that single, otherwise I use cotton and double.

debbieoh

Double for me. afraid single will break too easy. use small stitches too I LOVE hand sewing binding. I know I'm nuts but its relaxing

Maureen

double thread for me. Works good.

MacThayer

Oh, my! To each his own! I am currently using a 50# 3-ply cotton thread called Masterpiece. It's what I use to piece the quilt. It's very strong because its a 3-ply, 50# thread, and it's quite thin, as opposed to bulky. That makes it easier to hide. I use a single thread, and tiny, even stitches, which I take great care to hide as much as possible. Fussy, perhaps, but I do enjoy the handwork -- sometimes!

teddysmom

Always use single thread with stitiches about 1/4" apart. Never had any trouble. Stitches seems to hold well.

GrannieAnnie

I use double thread then do a double stitch every 5 or so to further lock in the stitching should the quilt binding wear.

GrannieAnnie

Think about this------------a quilt is millions of threads----------each rubbing against its two neighbors. Maybe we shouldn't use fabric so we can prevent the rubbing. (her advise makes no sense!)

SandyQuilter

Single threads are all that is necessary for making the entire quilt.
SandyQuilter