machine stitching the binding questions
#42
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Central Louisiana
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I have been machine binding my quilts for a while now. I am not making any heirlooms and I think that they will hold up better. :-) The last big quilt, that I sewed the binding on by hand, made made the area running below my thumb hurt for a long time.
I did like the youtube tutorials by Leah Day that someone suggested. I learned some things from them. Thanks.
When using Elmer's School Glue, do you hit it with an iron to dry as you go? I woould appreciate an answer to that. Do you also use a smaller tip on the glue?
I did like the youtube tutorials by Leah Day that someone suggested. I learned some things from them. Thanks.
When using Elmer's School Glue, do you hit it with an iron to dry as you go? I woould appreciate an answer to that. Do you also use a smaller tip on the glue?
#43
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Location: Western Wisconsin
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Originally Posted by Tallulah
When using Elmer's School Glue, do you hit it with an iron to dry as you go? I woould appreciate an answer to that. Do you also use a smaller tip on the glue?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PE0Yq9iGlc
#44
I just did a quilt where I used the Steam A Seam 1/4" tape. I sewed the binding to the front then I ironed the steam a seam to the back edge and ironed my binding to it then I sewed my binding down from the front and it all came out real even. lizziebethsblogspot.com
Also if you go to patchworktimes.com Judy has a real good video of how she sews her binding on by machine.
Also if you go to patchworktimes.com Judy has a real good video of how she sews her binding on by machine.
#45
Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
Originally Posted by Esqmommy
Stitching by machine NEVER looks as pretty as hand-sewn - I don't care what anyone says... :D
When I give someone a quilt or other project that I made for them, they look not at the binding and the perfection of the workmanship, but rather, they look at me and smile appreciatively, grateful for the time and effort that I gave to their gift knowing that it was more difficult for me to do than someone without health issues.
I will say, I just prefer to hand sew mine down because personally, I like the way it looks better and I have the ability to do so. That's probably the nicer way of saying what I first posted.
#48
Originally Posted by AtHomeSewing
I seem to prick every finger on both hands, so I do AVOID picking up a needle in my hand to do anything! :D
#49
I would like to toss in another perspective here. There are many of us out here, that, for whatever health reason may not be physically able to whip stitch our bindings by hand, myself included. To me, our quilts are quite beautiful because we have found a way to pursue our love for quilting and giving to others despite our various handicaps.
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