Why do we do it this way??? Ever wondered

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08-07-2010, 09:14 AM

#51

pegquilter8

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I started doing stitch to the back, bring to the front and fancy stitch on the front on placemats and table runners. Liked it so much, I do all my quilts this way. It is stronger, quicker and adds a unique touch to the quilts. Most of mine are laps and baby size now. Haven't got the time anymore for large quilts or for hand quilting.
Maybe when I retire!

08-07-2010, 09:20 AM

#52

katiebear1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HeatherQuilts

Quote:

Originally Posted by momymom

I also think hand stitched binding looks so much better. I tryed to machine stitch the back side of a binding. It was terrible. I ripped it out and hand stitched it. I've done it that way ever since.

Too funny! I machine quilt my binding on for this same reason! It looks reeeealllly bad when I try to do it by hand, plus I just don't have the patience!
I sew it on to the top with 1/4 inch, then fold it over to the back, pin the heck out of it, and SitD on the front, being sure to catch the binding on the back.
To each their own! We all just need to do what works for us! :D

that is exacly like I do it.

08-07-2010, 10:33 AM

#53

Mossie

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Originally Posted by EdieClay

When I make baby quilts, I sew the binding on by machine. When I am making other quilts, I love to sew the binding on by hand. I love the feel of the quilt around my lap as I sew. I do a little praying for the recipient as I work my way around the quilt. Simply personal preference ...

Me, too.