RedGarnet222

I also dont pin while attaching my binding, except for one at the corner when I get to it to hold the miter in place while turning the corner.

But, after turning it to the back side for stitching by hand to finish it, I pin from the inside quilt area to the outside to hold it there while I stitch it into place. I pin at an angle so as not to distort the binding. It does make a difference in the quality of my stitches because it is easier to hand stitch for me when I dont have to hold the binding in place and stitch at the same time. Also, I do slightly burry the tip of the pins, so I don't get stuck. I do have to mention, my hands have artritus, and this helps my poor old hands not to be in so much pain when I am finished.