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Old 09-19-2011, 08:31 AM
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I use a single thread as well. If the quilt is getting a lot of use, I use a 50 wt. polyester. As long as you use quality, strong thread, it shouldn't be a problem. I have found using beeswax or Thread Heaven isn't necessary and it washes out in the first wash.

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Old 09-19-2011, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by vicki s
When I hand stitch my binding on to my projects I use a blind stitch with double thread. How many of you sew on your binding with single thread and is it strong enough?
Hi, I always sew binding down with quilting thread,it is strong enough to use single.x
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:thumbup: I have done 2 bindings, sewed them buy hand.. I know it would be faster, with machine....Jean1234 :thumbup:
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Old 09-19-2011, 09:04 AM
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single thread or totally by machine sewing binding to back first, turning over to front and using a decorative stitch.
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I find that Thread Heaven is good but expensive. You might want to try using an unused dryer sheet and running the thread thru it a couple of timed. It works pretty well like the Thread Heaven.
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Old 09-19-2011, 09:13 AM
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I use a single thread and ladder stitch....so far havehad no problems with bindings not holding up....
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Single thread always.
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Old 09-19-2011, 09:48 AM
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I use a single thread. Haven't had any problems!
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Old 09-19-2011, 10:27 AM
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I use double thread and Thread Heaven so it doesn't tangle as much.
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Old 09-19-2011, 10:35 AM
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I use one strand of sewing thread and use a tiny blind/whip stitch to sew down the binding.
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