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Old 08-03-2009, 02:07 PM
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Do you use hand quilting thread or machine thread to hand stitch the binding on?
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Old 08-03-2009, 02:23 PM
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I use regular machine thread. I think the stitches would hide better than with hand quilting thread. JMHO :)
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Old 08-03-2009, 02:32 PM
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I use regular machine thread. I think the stitches would hide better than with hand quilting thread. JMHO :)
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Old 08-03-2009, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by katier825
I use regular machine thread. I think the stitches would hide better than with hand quilting thread. JMHO :)
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I use hand quilting thread,and never have stitches show.
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Regular machine thread.
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I use whatever I have handy, but most often quilting thread! :lol:
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The same thread I use to piece.
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Originally Posted by shaverg
The same thread I use to piece.
Ditto - either YLI, Masterpiece or Aurifil cotton. Ninnie - of course YOUR stitches don't show, you are a fairy sewer! Mine would in quilting thread! :wink: :mrgreen:
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