I have always used double. I was taught that way by my mom. Her quilts are still in use, so I figured she knew what she was talking about. I also like that I don't have to worry about the thread pulling out as with single thread. small careful stiches hide well, and hand sewing is relaxing.

I use single and have never had any problems.

Dina

Me, too. I use double thread for lots of other things (mending, for example) but single for sewing my binding down. I make my stitches close together, too. And it also is my very favorite part of making a quilt! We're twins... LOL!

I use a single thread for my binding, and have not had a problem with it.

I use double and I thread the needle double so when I start I can go through my loop on the first stitch and don't have a knot.

I have always used single. recently I bound a quilt using hand quilting thread and love the way it worked. it was just the right color and I may try it again soon.

Like everything else with quilting...it depends. I use double if I'm using a standard duty sewing thread. If I'm using heavier, hand quilting thread I'll use a single strand. And which one I use depends on color and what's handy. My stitches are fairly small and close together so 'close counts' in my book!

I use single on wall hangings and double on quilts that are going to be used lots, like cuddle/baby , youth and utillity quilts.

I use single...except when I mess up and it becomes double for a short way LOL.

I am curious what is considered a short stitch length for bindings. 1/4"? Less?

So do I. I make my stitches close together.