Originally Posted by zyxquilts
What if you sewed a backing on - right sides together - all the way around, then clipped the curves & cut a slit in the center back. Then turn it right side out & whip stitch the slit or applique something over it. The edges would all be completely finished & you wouldn't have to ease a binding around all the edges.
I like the idea of this - but instead of cutting the slit, you could leave an opening on one of the edges and whip or slipstitch the opening closed after turning it right side out.
I definitely do not like the idea of the satin stitching on the edges - especially if you want a floating look. I think it would make it look clunky. (You don't have it made yet, so I feel "safe" in saying it now. :-)
You could maybe rig sort of a "kite frame" for the back and sew pockets on the back for the frame ends and hang it from that.