What decorative stitches do you use when machine binding?

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03-24-2013, 01:32 PM

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Prism99

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Originally Posted by baslp

Thanks for all your replies. I have been using the Simplicity binding machine to make the binding. I must be sewing it on wrong too. I may go back to making the binding myself.

I get the best results by cutting my own strips and *not* ironing them in half before applying. Not ironing the fold allows the binding to fold over the edge easier -- inner side of binding takes less fabric than outer side of binding.

03-24-2013, 01:35 PM

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Buckeye Rose

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I use whatever stitch seems to be a good match for the quilt....and I think I've used em all!

03-24-2013, 01:43 PM

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i sew the binding on and then let grandma whip it down by hand it keeps her busy and she loves to do it since she can't quilt any more

03-24-2013, 01:43 PM

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yel

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thanks grandma

03-24-2013, 01:53 PM

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BeckyB

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Here is a good binding video from youtube(part 2 of 4)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce-3MHSYRDs
Hope you like this, I did!

03-24-2013, 02:18 PM

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I've only used a blanket stitch, but I think I need to start using all the other special stitches on my machine so they don't go to waste!

03-25-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by baslp

I have just spent 3 hrs binding a quilt by machine. I am worn out trying to get a semi straight stitch . What are some decorative stitches people use other than the zig zag?
Thanks
Beth

My favorite is the "connecting" stitch. I think it was originally designed to sew two pieces of fabric together when you had them parallel to each other. On my new Elna, it is stitch 049. It seems to be a stitch on most all of the machines. I have it on 4 different machines. It makes a stitch on one side of the "center line" and the next stitch is on the opposite side . It covers a lot of ground quickly and securely fastens the binding down. I use this stitch for a lot of "in the ditch" quilting, as well. If you veer off center, it is not very obvious! I am hoping the attached pictures will show the stitch. Actually it shows up best in the middle photo.

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