i'm tickled pink you found it useful. :P
i don't know how commonly used the method is. my "gut" feeling is that it isn't used as often as most of the others. i haven't used it as often as i should, but that's usually because i too often foolishly forget to choose a backing fabric that would look great as a binder, too.
i have lots of "V8" moments as i execute the final stages of just about every project. :shock: :lol: :?