Originally Posted by miss_ticky2

For those who want to try machine stitching, this is what I did on the last couple of quilts.

Stitch the doubled binding to the back (I cut mine 2 an 1/2" and then double it)
Then on the front I cut very thin strips of vlisofix (the fusible webbing stuff with paper on 1 side used for applique - I bought some in a roll that is used for fusing up hems)and ironed that just inside the seam allowance on the front of the quilt, next to the stitching line where you sewed the binding on.
Then bring the binding to the front, lining the edge up with the stitching line, and press down onto the fusible webbing (remove the paper first :) )
Then I stitch almost on the stitching line using a tiny blanket stitch. You could use whatever stitch you liked.

I've also seen where you can use glue to do the same thing but I find the webbing is fine. It takes a little time to get the binding in place but then it's just straight ahead with the sewing :)

Originally Posted by Country1

I presently have 4 quilts just laying there waiting to be binded, but I can't bring myself to do it.

Originally Posted by EdieClay

I enjoy sewing the binding on my quilts. I wrap the quilt around my lap as I hand sew the binding on the back of the quilt. I think about the person and say a few prayers as I sew. By the time I am finished, I have thoroughly loved and prayed over the quilt. When I give the quilt to family or friends or even keep, the quilt is "stitched with love and bound with prayer," which is what I add to every label.