Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Sew the binding to the back and turn to the front instead. Then do a decorative stitch -- this won't detract from the pattern/design/"look" of the quilt off the edge of the binding on the back as it might on the front. Use a decorative stitch rather than a close-to-the-edge stitch.
Jan in VA
You could use invisible thread on the front of the binding with an machine applique stitch. It wouldn't be too noticeable that way. Good luck.