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sinceresissy 01-26-2011 05:09 AM
I use single thread of my piecing thread. I have several old quilts that I pieced out of scraps and use for cat beds covering my furniture. I have washed them a lot and so far the binding has stayed intact. One I made in 2003 and it is starting to look faded and used but the binding is still good.

sandpat 01-26-2011 05:35 AM
I use single, but that is just because its easier for me to sew with it and make smaller stitches, but double would be fine I would think.

QuilterChick 01-26-2011 06:17 AM
I've used both depending on the weight of the fabric. On a flannel quilt I made recently, I used a double strand of cotton quilting thread. Yet, on a soft Moda fabric quilt, I used a single strand of the same. Either way, with very small stitches spaced evenly. So I guess it's a toss up.

grandaud 01-26-2011 06:23 AM
I use single strand quilting thread and take a double stitch every four or five stitches.

moreland 01-26-2011 06:38 AM
Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by cinjosie
Please advise - when sewing binding to the back of the quilt after machine stitching it to the front, do you use double or single thread? This is on a baby quilt that I'm sure will get much use. Thanks
For a baby quilt getting much use I would stitch it to the back and roll it to the front and machine stitch it. That way you don't have to worry about it coming unstitched or the baby getting caught in hand stitches. I never do any hand stitching on baby things, unless it is to be an heirloom never to be used.
That is my way as well--I like knowing they are durable and easy to care for.

mhansen6 01-26-2011 07:17 AM
I always machine stitch my binding. Fold it over and stitch in the ditch. If the quilt will be washed alot I like the security of the binding being hand stitched down. Also I have carpal tunnel so I stay away from hand sewing as much as possible. It just hurts to much.

yourstrulyquilts 01-26-2011 07:17 AM
I don't hand stitch mine anymore. I use the the machine, especially for baby quilts. I sew the binding to the front, then put some 1/4" steam--a-seam onto the binding and press to the back and sew it from the front in the ditch.

Daisydoodle 01-26-2011 07:25 AM
Originally Posted by whinnytoo
I always use single, but take lots of small stitches. I dont see why double thread wouldnt be just fine too
Ditto on this , binding two right now for Linus Project. Single strand and tiny blind stitches. Great to do while watching TV

TootieAnn 01-26-2011 07:28 AM
I would use double thread. I LOVE making baby quilts. I made one for a co-worker several years ago. She was delighted!

Olivia's Grammy 01-26-2011 07:28 AM
When I hand sew the binding I use a single thread and tiny stitches. I secure the thread about every two inches so if the thread breaks only the small amount will ravel out.


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