Well, I have never stitched my binding on the back and then front an Not going to start now! Never heard such a thing. glad there are other places and other ways to help!
And as for appliqueing stars on the front, why would they want you do do that? they will be washed a lot. , and I don't think the soldiers care for them to be patriotic material. I'm sure they would rather have something more cheerful! Sorry, don't mean to offend anyone, just my opinion/\.