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
I do this for quilts that are for my grandkids. But for the big ones or gifts, I will take the time to hand stitch them. It takes time but it looks so much better.