I like sitting at night watching tv and doing the hand stitching on the binding. I have also used the sewing from the back and top stitching on the front. I think the main thing to think about is how the quilt is used and what look you want. I made a quilt for my mother in law(who was sick) and she picked out the hand sewn binding. I was so surprised, because I take great care in my work. So again the use of the quilt comes to play in your decision.