sinceresissy

I use single thread of my piecing thread. I have several old quilts that I pieced out of scraps and use for cat beds covering my furniture. I have washed them a lot and so far the binding has stayed intact. One I made in 2003 and it is starting to look faded and used but the binding is still good.

sandpat

I use single, but that is just because its easier for me to sew with it and make smaller stitches, but double would be fine I would think.

QuilterChick

I've used both depending on the weight of the fabric. On a flannel quilt I made recently, I used a double strand of cotton quilting thread. Yet, on a soft Moda fabric quilt, I used a single strand of the same. Either way, with very small stitches spaced evenly. So I guess it's a toss up.

grandaud

I use single strand quilting thread and take a double stitch every four or five stitches.

moreland

That is my way as well--I like knowing they are durable and easy to care for.

mhansen6

I always machine stitch my binding. Fold it over and stitch in the ditch. If the quilt will be washed alot I like the security of the binding being hand stitched down. Also I have carpal tunnel so I stay away from hand sewing as much as possible. It just hurts to much.

yourstrulyquilts

I don't hand stitch mine anymore. I use the the machine, especially for baby quilts. I sew the binding to the front, then put some 1/4" steam--a-seam onto the binding and press to the back and sew it from the front in the ditch.

Daisydoodle

Ditto on this , binding two right now for Linus Project. Single strand and tiny blind stitches. Great to do while watching TV

TootieAnn

I would use double thread. I LOVE making baby quilts. I made one for a co-worker several years ago. She was delighted!

Olivia's Grammy

When I hand sew the binding I use a single thread and tiny stitches. I secure the thread about every two inches so if the thread breaks only the small amount will ravel out.