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Old 09-19-2011, 10:49 AM
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i use single thread
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Old 09-19-2011, 10:51 AM
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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.
:thumbup: Ditto. Only time I have trouble with double thread knotting is when I use too long of thread. Machine stich front, hand sew back. BrendaK
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Old 09-19-2011, 11:07 AM
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I used to use a single thread but now it's almost always machine done.
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Old 09-19-2011, 11:08 AM
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A long time ago, I was told to use single thread when hemming pants because the double thread can rub against each other and break easier. Don't know if thats true or not. But if it is, binding with a single cotton quilting thread is all that is necessary.
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Single thread, 40wt cotton handquilting thread, blind stitching about ⅛" apart. Has lasted 40 years so far on one quilt I have.
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Old 09-19-2011, 12:19 PM
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Never thought of using a double thread. I use a single thread but I think I will use a double thread next time.
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Old 09-19-2011, 01:00 PM
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I sew all my bindings with a single thread. Have had no problems and have given many quilts away.
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Old 09-19-2011, 01:02 PM
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I sew all my bindings with a single thread. Have had no problems and have given many quilts away.
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Old 09-19-2011, 04:17 PM
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I use single thread. I had to snip one apart not long ago to repair something. snipped one thread thinking I could pull it apart to have enought room to make repair..... not on your life, I had to rip out inches, It was in there strong as could be.
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I usually use quilting thread a single strand and it holds very well. I have a quilting friend that uses silk thread.
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