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Have always used single.
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Single, blind stitch, spaced about 1/4 " apart. Never had a problem but not a bad idea to bury a knot ever so often if the quilt is going to be heavily used. I love binding. It is a relaxing and enjoyable end to the entire quilting experience.
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If I have a hand quilting thread that matches, I use that single, otherwise I use cotton and double.
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Double for me. afraid single will break too easy. use small stitches too I LOVE hand sewing binding. I know I'm nuts but its relaxing
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double thread for me. Works good.
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Oh, my! To each his own! I am currently using a 50# 3-ply cotton thread called Masterpiece. It's what I use to piece the quilt. It's very strong because its a 3-ply, 50# thread, and it's quite thin, as opposed to bulky. That makes it easier to hide. I use a single thread, and tiny, even stitches, which I take great care to hide as much as possible. Fussy, perhaps, but I do enjoy the handwork -- sometimes!
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Always use single thread with stitiches about 1/4" apart. Never had any trouble. Stitches seems to hold well.
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Originally Posted by Quilt Fan
(Post 5379809)
What do others use. Single or double thread when hand binding? I have been using double but single hides so much better.
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Originally Posted by MimiBug123
(Post 5385090)
I've always used single because I was taught in a class that double threads "rub together" and that breaks down the fibers in them. The lady who taught the class was a Paducah winner, and I figured she must know what she was talking about.
Think about this------------a quilt is millions of threads----------each rubbing against its two neighbors. Maybe we shouldn't use fabric so we can prevent the rubbing. (her advise makes no sense!) |
Single threads are all that is necessary for making the entire quilt.
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