When I hand stitch my binding on to my projects I use a blind stitch with double thread. How many of you sew on your binding with single thread and is it strong enough?

Always use double thread. I think it stems from sewing chothing and wanting to make sure it holds up. :-D

I used to use double thread, but I use single thread now. I don't even do a blind stitch anymore, just a...funny, I am not sure what it is called...slip stitch maybe? I haven't had any problems with my bindings coming "undone."

I just use single thread.

I use single thread. *knock on wood* never had a problem with a binding coming undone. Not from any recipient or customer.

I use singe thread. Double thread always seems to tangle on me :x I haven't had a problem with single thread holding especially if your stitches are small enough.

I sew all my bindings down by machine. I guess I am of the mind that the bindings get a lot of tugging and pulling. I don't want them to come loose....ever! I also use a decorative stitch to give just a bit of "pretty" to an otherwise boring part of the quilt!

i use a single strand of hand quilting thread

I have enough trouble with one thread getting knotted up to much to even attempt using two threads. I have found that the waxed beading thread makes excellent binding thread. It comes in lots of colors and is thin and doesn't get all tangled or fussy.

I never thought of using double thread?!? So for me it is single thread of 100% cotton previously "dipped" in Thread Heaven. So far, everything holds.

double

I use a lot of Thread Heaven!

I do all mine on the machine too......with one of the decorative stitches....my hand sewing is NOT pretty.

I use a double thread run it through beeswax and do the blind stitch. But I want mine to last, not come off after the first washing!

I love Thread Heaven, too. Or beeswax.

I sew the front on by machine, then turn it and sew it by hand to the back using a single strand of Bottom Line and a very small stitch.

It usually takes several evenings to hand-finish the binding on the back, but I know it's on there to stay. :D I'm not very skilled at piecing and only intermediate in FMQ skills - but this is the one thing I do pretty well.

I do a single thread. I haven't had any problems and some of my quilts have been machine washed and dried quite a bit.

I ALSO use a single strand of quilting thread. It doesn't knot up as double regular thread does even with the stuff you run your thread thru so that it won't tangle...:lol:

I use single quilting thread

I use single thread with small stitches.

I use double thread and ladder stitches on the back, I think I saw that on a Sharon Schamber tutorial, but the ladder stitches disappear.

I've seen the pictures of ladder stiitches, but just can't figure it out.

Mine last with single thread. I use handquilting thread to sew it down with.

I use a single thread!

great idea

ditto

I use a single strand and the ladder stitch.

single for me.

I use single handquilting thread and I knot at each spot. This way, if one thread comes apart, it will not unravel the binding completely.

I have no idea what a ladder stitch is...

Here's a pretty good tutorial I found online that shows the method for ladder stitch.

http://turningturning.com/tutorial-i...quilt-binding/

I make quilts for the children at the hospital and we always use double....because they can be washed alot...I guess it's up to you...

What a good idea. I hate hand sewing my bindings on. Next time I'll try the decorative stitching. thanks

What a good idea. I hate hand sewing my bindings on. Next time I'll try the decorative stitching. thanks

Thanks for the tute - I needed that!!! Not sure what I did wrong but the last quilt i did ( a small baby quilt) I tried a decorative stitch - not sure what I did wrong - I first sewed my binding to the backing using 1/4 seem allowance then folded over the binding to the front and used a decorative stitch - looked good on top but when I turned it over the back showed the decorative stitch away from the binding - looked really bad - will be looking for another tute on that lol

Always use a single thread. Bindings I put on with single thread 28 years ago (and washed at least that many times) are still looking good.

I was just going to ask about the ladder stitch when I noticed the link. Thanks for posting it. I'm going to go look at it and see if I want to do mine that way.

I always do mine by hand but I do like the idea of tryng some decorative machine stitching too. You ladies are always so smart and helpful.

I also sew with 2 threads. Just in case one breaks it is still supported with the second one until I can fix it.

I use double thread and blind stitch too.

I use single thread....no problem so far.

double with beeswax

I use the "latter stitch" in an unusual way with a single thread most of the time, but if I know there is going to be lots of wear and tear I use double, like on a childs quilt that is going to be used and washed lots.