Originally Posted by ckcowl
it distributes the seam with less bulk- the bias is stronger- just like doing the binding- and there is less chance of the seam coming un-sewn....and it is simply a traditional way of doing it.
you can do it any way you want-
there is something to be said for (traditional- tried and true) though :)
There isn't any more bulk in the borders than there is in the blocks.