Binding techniques
 

I'm hand binding a quilt. For those of us that prefer hand binding, do you whip stitch yours, or do what I call the hidden running stitch where you run the needle under the binding edge and then grab into the quilt again. Binding takes so much time, but I like this last way as the stitches seem to be hidden for the most part.

I do the hidden stitch, with a double every 6 inches or so to lock it in case of a snag.

For years I did the ladder stich, but recently changed to the hidden running stitch.

I do the hidden stitch.

Rob

As I hang my head, I have to say I don't know how to do a hidden stitch.

I was taught the blind stitch, but naturally gravitated to a ladder stitch on my own. I don't mind hand stitching a binding. I'll do it during certain jobs at work (where I have to sit and wait) or while watching tv.

http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...ack__D102.html

Oh, and ever since someone posted it, I make sure not to make "snouts" anymore on my corners... https://www.quiltingboard.com/links-...s-t287729.html

I do a hidden stitch also.

The hidden stitch is a good one. I also do it while watching TV and it makes it go by faster as quilts seem to enlarge for me when binding :D

I bind using silk thread that blends in the binding and I don't know what stitch I use. More of a running needle turn applique stitch.

I do a hidden stitch as well but 'lock' each stitch. I don't find it tedious at all as it's a TV watching exercise as well.

What is a "hidden stitch"?

Are there any lilnks to it?

i use the hidden stitch

bearisgray....hidden stitch is something off the top of my head because I didn't know the proper name....sorry! Think of women who hand applique and you never see the stitches...same thing.

I pull off approx 18" of coordinating thread, thread my titanium needle, and then with the 4-5 inch short end, wrap this short thread around my finger twice - take the circles of thread off my finger, and put the needle thru the backside of both loops, and then gently pull the short tail of the thread, and it will place a knot at the base of your needle, and you will not have your thread coming out of the hole in the needle, after you have used up the length of thread, snip the secured knot from the needle and rethread on a new length of thread. This method will help you sew your binding on without the annoying knots that form, when using two threads to stitch.

I do a blind stitch like you use when hemming a garment. I leave a small distance between stitches to make it secure. I enjoy doing the binding but I enjoy hand sewing as well.

I applique it. Is that the blind stitch?

I've made only a few quilts and did hand binding but never "locked". Can someone explain what this is or how to do it?

I do the hidden stitch and like the way it looks. Good luck and happy quilting.

I use the same stitch when doing applique. So I guess it's hidden. Have to remember to do some doubles for securing next time. I have never done that before.