By the time I'm to the binding I can't wait to attack the next project, too. It's my least favorite part but really makes a difference on the final look of your project.
I should have mentioned earlier that if this is not for a child, I too would use traditional binding methods but machine stitch the first side on what will be the back end of the binding using a double wide binding folded in half if that makes sense. Your raw edeges will meet and be to the right side of your stitch line with the pretty folded side to the left.
Once you turn the binding to the back, the stitch line is completely covered and wouldn't matter if it was hand or machine stitched because no one will see it. You'll cover the back side when the binding folds over to the back of your quilt and then blind stitch that backside.
I hope that this is clearer that I think it might be LOL. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them the best I can.