I use New Bedford Thread Do furrier Wased Skein for hand sewing. It comes in a very convenient package. It never knots or gets twirly and is very strong. The one I use is called Size A (I have no idea what that means) and comes in a 675 yard package. I use it for all of my hand sewing. I even use it for handsewing sewing my stuffed animals arms and legs on. It is very strong, and very easy to use. My LQS carries this.

I usually use a double strand of regular sewing thread matched to the color of the binding.

Pat

"DITTO" I ONLY using a single stand of quilting thread because it has the wax already on it !!!

I use the same thread as for piecing in a color that is neutral to the quilt rather than the binding. I find the binding side of sewing rarley shows, It is usually the quilt side that shows the thread stitch and that is why I use a color to go with the quilt.
peace

I usually use a single strand of Bottom Line or a similar fine polyester thread. It melts into the fabric and disappears, but it's very strong and it's not going to let your binding come undone. :)

I use a single strand of thread that matches the color of my binding, and I use an invisable applique stitch.

I use Mettler silk-finish 100% cotton No. 50 because I have a lot of it for applique and can usually match the binding color.

I do the same IF I happen to hand bind. I normally like to bind using my machine. I've found that it stands up to repeated washing better. But you wouldn't have that problem if the quilt is not going to be washed alot. Good luck.