AmyBaby

yes, i find that handing finishing is the most relaxing part of making the quilt. I can't seem to master machine binding and hate taking the risk of having to un-sew when i can get it right the first time with hand stitching.

Barb44

I have always hand sewn my binding and I have quilts that are 30 years old. I used single thread and a small blind stitch. I always like that part of the quilt - very satisfying. I tried doing it by machine once and it looked like c**p. Had to tear it all out.

Sadiemae

I machine stitch bindinge because my hands won't let me hand sew any longer without sleeping. My late DM always did it for me, now I do it the way I can.

tsnana2000

I have never used double thread when hand sewing my binding, but was wondering if it would help the seam last longer. I will have to try this sometime on my next quilt.

KyKat

This is my technique as well. I have never seen the glue method.

hobbykat1955

Sew on one side and then hand sew other...with hidden stitch so it can't be seen...I love doing it at night while watching TV...my favorite part of the quilt...

cathyvv

I only machine sew - hand issues - and even when i could have hand sewn, I stunk at it! The first couple of machine bound quilts were wonky, but I'm improving with each one.

ghostrider

I hand sew bindings on the back side with hand quilting thread, single not double strand, and a small blind stitch. I also sew the miters closed in the corners.

I've been hand stitching in one form or another since I was 7 and find it very relaxing as long as the cat doesn't want to help. :roll: I've never had the binding stitching fail, but I suppose that depends on the quality of your handwork.

3incollege

love to hand sew mine.

vicki75

I did it! Hand stitched the binding down and now my quilt's all finished!!! I'll post pics soon!