I do all my binding by machine. I just don't have the finger dexterity or strength to hand sew. All my quilts are give aways, so no judges to say it shouldn't be done like that. And because of all the help that I have gotten through this board, like using school glue to set the binding in place, before sewing, binding is now a pleasure, because I know that is the final step. Time for a HAPPY DANCE, then.