Sandra-P

So many good examples. It may be that you are pulling your stitches too tight too. I used to do that as well then realized it after a friend pointed it out to me.

bjdemir

I pretty much do mine the same way. The one thing I might mention is that I do try to tie a knot every 8 to 10 inches so that if a thread happens to break, you will not have to re=sew and long piece of binding. I do sometimes forget, but not a large issue. I have only had to redo a short piece on one quilt out of all the ones I have made.

DOTTYMO

You only need a thread of about 18-20 inches . I then ladder stitch as Tartan says. Sorry no pictures.

AlvaStitcher

I also hand stitch my bindings to the back using the ladder stitch. I'm not sure if it was mentioned... I make a knot every so often so if the thread is ever to break, only a small section would come undone and easily repaired.

BettyGee

The hand sewing of the binding is one of my favorite parts of quilting, guess it is the calming effect. Anyway Tartan, Maniacquilter2 and Peckish all have illustrated perfectly what you do. I used commercial quilt binding way back when, but now I make my own and can match to my project, plus I actually like the process of making the binding. Okay, I'm weird; but those who know me have always known that. You live in PA, how much better can it be? My DH is from York, gorgeous state and some of the nicest people I've ever met. Okay so now you have way more info than you asked for. Have a wonderful quilty day.

Onebyone

I use the invisible stitch, at least what I was taught is the invisible stitch. It's the same stitch I use for applique. I sew the binding to the quilt top and hand stitch it on the back of the quilt. I get better miters this way showing on the quilt top side.