Quiltingboard Forums

Quiltingboard Forums (https://www.quiltingboard.com/)
-   Main (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/)
-   -   Thread for Binding (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/thread-binding-t169193.html)

Gramie bj 11-20-2011 10:47 PM

I use the same thread I used to make the quilt, have never had a problem, I just use tiny stiches.

117becca 11-21-2011 03:02 AM

I use my hand-quilting thread. The glazed cotton thread slides thru easily and as long as i don't get too long of a piece, it doesn't knot up.

JeannieT 11-21-2011 03:08 AM

I also use the same wt thread I have used for the rest of the quilt, using tiny stitches. I have never had a problem with it. Typically it is 50wt. My machine doesn't like 30wt thread so I have gotten rid of all of it.

lindagor 11-21-2011 03:19 AM

Hand quilting thread.

scrapykate 11-21-2011 03:33 AM

I use what I have quilted my quilt with and currently that is a 30 wt thread by Aurifil.

ckcowl 11-21-2011 03:42 AM

i use silk thread most of the time- if i use other thread i just use regular thread i use for piecing- in what ever color is the correct color for the project- generally a 40-60wt thread...but most of the time i use silk

hobbykat1955 11-21-2011 04:56 AM

Either regular or hand quilting thread

ScrappyAZ 11-21-2011 05:37 AM


Originally Posted by LivelyLady (Post 4703086)
My preference is a single strand of hand quilting thread as it's stronger than regular thread.

I never thought to use hand quilting thread! Great idea.

overallquilter 11-21-2011 05:55 AM

I use Mettler silk finish thread and match the color thread to the color of the binding. One strand, and I knot the side that comes off the spool, this helps keep the thread from twisting and knotting.

Val in IN 11-21-2011 06:25 AM

I use a single strand of hand quilting thread because of it's strength. I've never had any problems with it being thicker thread and showing. I ladderstitch my bindings to the back and it's almost invisble.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:21 PM.