I cut my material 2 1/2 wide fold in half and sew on my machine 1/4 from folded side to edge of the quilt and just flip it to the back side and do a tiny stitch like when you applique.
I must be strange cause I really like binding my quilts. Maybe because it means I'm done and ready to go to another project.But I also hand, quilt not machine. Sometimes I have to quit for a few days to give my fingers a rest they get pretty sore. I use a thimble for pushing but you just gotta feel the needle to know it's gone through and ready to go back up.