I have found that if you cut your binding fabric 2 3/4 it is easier to put on. Also I was taught to pin on the binding before sewing so that you make sure that the joining peices are not on the corners. Also A professional quilter told me that she always hand sews binding on unless she is doing a kids quilt. she also stitches binding to front and then turns to back and stitches. Also method of turning backing to front for binding works and is easy but only if you want your binding to match the backing. Good luck!