Originally Posted by Farm Quilter
I don't mind making the binding or attaching it to a quilt - was taught an excellent way when I first started out 3 years ago and I never fail to get great corners and a perfect joining of the ends to hide them - but I hate hand sewing the back down!!! I admit I'm picky about using tiny stitches that are invisible, but I don't like hand work. If I could figure out a way to do the whole thing on my machine, I'd be happy!!!
If you sew your binding to the back of the quilt first, then you can fold to the front and top stitch down with machine. My aunt does that.
I personally like to do the hand work, is very peaceful.