Originally Posted by Quilting Aggi
i machine bind the binding onto the project on one side and then I hand slip stitch the other side. It may take a bit longer to complete the project but to me it has a much nicer and neater look
Agreed. I have tried machine stitching it and I just don't like the look. I much prefer the look of hand stitched and I like doing hand work. I do a lot of stuff by hand including the quilting, applique and of course the binding.
I did once do a bring the backing to the front and machine stitched it down with a decorative stitch and that did look nice but it is not my preference and I would only do it if I was pushed for time.