I hand sew bindings on the back side with hand quilting thread, single not double strand, and a small blind stitch. I also sew the miters closed in the corners.
I've been hand stitching in one form or another since I was 7 and find it very relaxing as long as the cat doesn't want to help. :roll: I've never had the binding stitching fail, but I suppose that depends on the quality of your handwork.