Binding thread and needle questions
05-30-2021, 05:47 AM
#11
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I will try to describe the method. Thread your needle, and pull about 2 inches out from the eye, take the thread end and lay it on your finger tip, take your needle and pierce the thread about 3 times,(thread has 2-3 ply even if it looks like 1 strand) after you have pierced it onto the needle, pull the piercing down the needle onto the thread. Smooth it down and do your quilters knot on the other end and you are ready to sew. I was taught by an elderly quilter but maybe a QB member will know of a video on YouTube?
05-30-2021, 06:16 AM
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I will try to describe the method. Thread your needle, and pull about 2 inches out from the eye, take the thread end and lay it on your finger tip, take your needle and pierce the thread about 3 times,(thread has 2-3 ply even if it looks like 1 strand) after you have pierced it onto the needle, pull the piercing down the needle onto the thread. Smooth it down and do your quilters knot on the other end and you are ready to sew. I was taught by an elderly quilter but maybe a QB member will know of a video on YouTube?
05-30-2021, 07:40 AM
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I use a 9 or 10 quilting needle for my binding. My vision is not so good any more and so I have adjusted need sizes for that reason. I use a nice rayon/cotton thread and wax the thread for easier flow. Hope this helps a bit.
05-30-2021, 09:10 AM
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05-30-2021, 01:37 PM
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06-01-2021, 05:44 AM
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I bind quilts professionally and let me tell you, the binding needles from Primitive Gatherings are a game-changer. I won't use any other needle. For thread, I usually use Bottom Line, it's strong but very fine and nobody can see my stitches.
Regarding your description of "putting a nail spike through the fabric"... I have actually used a needle so much I wore the coating off of it. I realized I was getting drag on the needle, swapped it out for a new one, what a difference! Like a hot knife through butter.
And seriously - treat yourself and buy the binding needles.
Regarding your description of "putting a nail spike through the fabric"... I have actually used a needle so much I wore the coating off of it. I realized I was getting drag on the needle, swapped it out for a new one, what a difference! Like a hot knife through butter.
And seriously - treat yourself and buy the binding needles.
06-01-2021, 02:15 PM
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