Originally Posted by Momsmurf
Might have to give that a try with the next batch of QuiltforKids quilts.
I go machine stitch them down from the front using a decorative stitch on my machine. In order to be sure I catch the edge on the back, I pin it in place from the front and determine the width I need. Seems to work well for me.
I only machine stitch the bindings on the quilts I donate to them. All else are hand stitched.
Thank you for your well done tutorial!
I just finished my first quilts for kids. I used the backing as my binding, wrapping it to the front, mitering the corners and stitching it down with a straight stitch close to the edge. You don't have to worry about getting in the ditch on the back and it is faster. Otherwise I do as the tutorial and have done that as long as I have been quilting.