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Old 09-18-2011, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by marscrafter
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.
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Old 09-18-2011, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
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!
Mine last with single thread. I use handquilting thread to sew it down with.
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Old 09-18-2011, 04:14 PM
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I use a single thread!
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Old 09-18-2011, 04:16 PM
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great idea

Originally Posted by marscrafter
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.
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Old 09-18-2011, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by kathy
i use a single strand of hand quilting thread
ditto
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Old 09-18-2011, 05:06 PM
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I use a single strand and the ladder stitch.
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Old 09-18-2011, 05:27 PM
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single for me.
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Old 09-18-2011, 05:27 PM
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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...
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Old 09-18-2011, 05:53 PM
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Here's a pretty good tutorial I found online that shows the method for ladder stitch.

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