Originally Posted by omak

Quiltgranny points out something quite creative.
If staying in the ditch is a problem, or if you can't get the stitches close enough to catch the binding on the back of your quilt? Using a slight zig zag or other decorative stitch will usually get the job done and look like you have really done something special.
nice table runner and quilting, by the way, Quiltgranny <wave>