Teeler

I seriously have a problem thinking outside the box sometimes!
Thank you to those that said they machine stitch to the BACK and wrap to the front!
I can't seem to "get" binding just yet, and have flubbed up 2 because they're obviously not done properly (on the corners), and I somehow didn't have enough fabric in spots (even after trimming the batting) to pull completely around and cover the attaching stitch line. When I (machine stitched) the wrapped part, it just got all wonky and looked HORRIBLE in the spots that I had trouble with all the way around, and the binding wasn't even matched up evenly front & back.
Long story even longer...
I'm going to try a wider binding strip (2.5") next time and see how that works out.
(btw, machine stitch both sides (SUCCESSFULLY!) is how I ultimately want binding to happen.

nana2madmax

I machine stitch to the front and wrap to the back and hand stitch the binding.

zennia

Funny you should ask. I am just now taking a break from my first ever machine binding. I have always sewn the binding on the front then hand stitching the back. I to enjoy this but I just wanted to get this project done so why not try machine. it turned out fine and now I am ready to tackle another UFO.

fangman

I always sew bindings by machine, as our Community Service Quilts we donate will be receiving lots of loving and washing. If I were to enter a quilt into a show with hopes of winning, I would hand stitch the back of the binding.

WMUTeach

Machine stitch the top and hand stitch to the back. I like hand work, raised on embroidery. I like hand quilting but also like the speed of the machine. My compromise is to use both on a quilt.

narnianquilter

Machine. I appreciate the hand work that some people put into their quilts, but as a mother of 2 and youth minister I just don't have the hours!

Pat G

I tried to machine stitch the back but can't ever get it to line up nicely with the front so it's well worth it to me to hand stitch the back. I just stock up on threaded needles, sit in front ot the TV & stitch away. I find it very relaxing.

Pat G

quilt1950

Machine stitch to the front, hand stitch on the back. I've tried machine stitching both the front and the back, and I'm never happy with the results.

solstice3

Machine to front. Hand stitch to back

beatys9

Same here. For small items like table toppers, it's good hand work to do while riding the bus to & from work. For quilts, it keeps my hands busy while watching tv.