tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post4624148507358404952..comments2023-05-27T07:56:54.342-07:00Comments on Clover and Violet: Machine BindingClover and Violethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13998656501207224183noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-11773339818256427752011-11-01T17:27:52.469-07:002011-11-01T17:27:52.469-07:00I do most of my binding by hand. I do machine bind...I do most of my binding by hand. I do machine binding on table runners, pot holders and wall hangings.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712944961899873052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-69391155955222111112011-10-27T13:20:08.123-07:002011-10-27T13:20:08.123-07:00I finish the final edge on heirloom quilts for adu...I finish the final edge on heirloom quilts for adults by hand, and do baby quilts, lap quilts, hot pads and table runners that will be washed often by machine.Mary on Lake Pulaskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16965950454417494966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-72679323946193134832011-10-27T05:09:07.471-07:002011-10-27T05:09:07.471-07:00I think I finished my first 3-4 quilts by hand, be...I think I finished my first 3-4 quilts by hand, because I thought that was the only way. Then I saw someone do one by machine so I gave it a try and I must admit that I haven't picked up a binding needle since!! Sometimes I do miss bits because I also don't use pins, so I have to re-go over that little bit. But if I waited to do it by hand I suspect the quilt could sit unfinished for months if not years. I'm definitely an instant gratification girl! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-58393041767779247532011-10-27T04:56:10.634-07:002011-10-27T04:56:10.634-07:00Glad you preservered and got it done Jennie! I hav...Glad you preservered and got it done Jennie! I have nerve problems in my hands, and can't sew bindings down anymore, unless I use my machine. I sew mine on from the front, making sure that I stitch exactly in the ditch! If it's a little off, then it will be off in the back also. And I use an open toe foot, which really helps.Dorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161301722715338900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-50820101209930276302011-10-26T19:40:54.015-07:002011-10-26T19:40:54.015-07:00I finish my binding by hand. It is my way of sayin...I finish my binding by hand. It is my way of saying goodbye to a quilt I may never see again. For quilts I am keeping, it is an enjoyable way to finish. It is also a process I enjoy.evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02571046717499203094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-58588450661680961602011-10-26T16:26:42.549-07:002011-10-26T16:26:42.549-07:00I finish off my binding by hand most of the time. ...I finish off my binding by hand most of the time. I like to think I'm practicing my hand stitching while I'm doing it. It comes out much neater than when I try by machine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-16751349714443238282011-10-26T14:35:52.011-07:002011-10-26T14:35:52.011-07:00by machine, it is faster!by machine, it is faster!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622919657309096651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-81128966398477555542011-10-26T14:35:06.874-07:002011-10-26T14:35:06.874-07:00Jennie, I always finish the binding by hand..but I...Jennie, I always finish the binding by hand..but I don't have little ones...my quilts are for bigger kids, walls, and tables! I will admit sometimes I have to "fix" the binding 'cause it has let go, but I've never had luck with machine binding. You, however, seem to have it mastered!<br />Cheers!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156111116284534132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-36195555228992187762011-10-26T13:56:57.514-07:002011-10-26T13:56:57.514-07:00I definitely need to try it. The combination of t...I definitely need to try it. The combination of time saved and increased durability is just too tempting.pasqueflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726376425071322993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-78669866199690907902011-10-26T12:53:36.345-07:002011-10-26T12:53:36.345-07:00I always finish my binding by hand! I love the tim...I always finish my binding by hand! I love the time to sit and reflect on the quilt and the fact that it is almsot complete! It is vey satisfying!And one part of the process i will never change!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902546150683095705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-32336374773893459532011-10-26T12:41:52.150-07:002011-10-26T12:41:52.150-07:00I used to do my binding by hand-but I don't ha...I used to do my binding by hand-but I don't have good lighting to do it in the evening and I would have quilts lying around with binding only sewn on halfway. I started machine binding, and now wouldn't do it any other way. Each quilt is a little bit better than the last, as it does take practice.JustPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045804511378274932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-59333423525746710612011-10-26T11:21:34.463-07:002011-10-26T11:21:34.463-07:00I've done one on the machine, the rest by hand...I've done one on the machine, the rest by hand. They look nicer by hand, but are a lot of work. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-15076930860094048622011-10-26T11:14:37.674-07:002011-10-26T11:14:37.674-07:00I've only ever bound by machine, as that was w...I've only ever bound by machine, as that was what the first tutorial I read did!Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-14201850738133163952011-10-26T09:27:52.265-07:002011-10-26T09:27:52.265-07:00I machine stitch my bindings. not enough patience ...I machine stitch my bindings. not enough patience for hand-sewn.Jean(ie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15896800216435689040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-81547232317566069202011-10-26T08:53:55.684-07:002011-10-26T08:53:55.684-07:00I finish by hand, I think mostly because I actuall...I finish by hand, I think mostly because I actually enjoy doing it and can do it pretty quickly too. Also I feel like I have more control over how the corners turn out when I do it by hand. Your castle peeps quilt is SO adorable!Heather D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07536310683899818314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-72692635635916474912011-10-26T08:45:56.408-07:002011-10-26T08:45:56.408-07:00I'm with Elena - by the time I finally get the...I'm with Elena - by the time I finally get the thing quilted, I'm tired of the project and want it done! I'm even at the point where I may just buy binding tape pre-made because I have so many quilts to finish before Christmas - eep!stephmabryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14029980354437797232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-25851464589833062592011-10-26T08:19:02.955-07:002011-10-26T08:19:02.955-07:00Well besides not knowing how to bind by hand, I do...Well besides not knowing how to bind by hand, I don't have/make much time to quilt, so I prefer to attach by machine. By the time I finally finish piecing and quilting, it's usually been a few months and I'm eager to get it finished. Plus, I like to know I'll get lots of use from it and am scared hand binding won't last long.Elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075389034179626691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258139985694924656.post-10527644379312631322011-10-26T07:51:21.922-07:002011-10-26T07:51:21.922-07:00When I was making several charity quilts, I found ...When I was making several charity quilts, I found it was much faster to do the binding by machine. I actually would bring some of the backing fabric around to the front and fold it into a binding. That was the best method doing bindings quickly and easily. No skipped stitches in the back either ;-)Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.com