finishing binding by hand
#21
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 209
I prefer hand stitching the binding, because I don't like the little bit of the binding on the back that doesn't get caught in the machine stitch. ( I call it the ledge). I, too, use the ladder stitch, binding clips, thread heaven, anchor the thread around the eye of the needle, and one more thing: I thread several needles on the spool just as I do for hand quilting. Seems to help speed up the process a bit. But then when machine stitching it down, I've been known to miss entire inches of the binding in the back and it takes as long to correct that mess as it does to put it down by hand.
#27
Thread Heaven. It's a sort of waxy substance that comes in a little blue box. It helps a lot by keeping your thread from tangling. Other than that, just turn on a favorite show (gotta love DVR's) and spend a nice quiet afternoon sitting and sewing. I enjoy doing some handwork. It gives me quiet time.
Gotta second the sewing while watching TV.
#28
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: mcalester ok
Posts: 454
I like to use a quilting needle, size 10 at the moment, and hand quilting thread. Hand quilting thread seems to be stronger. I use to use regular cotton thread and sometimes it would break (I probably was pulling too hard). Keep trying and you will find out what works for you.
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