Of all the quilts I have made 90% of the bindings were all machine stitched.....I think accurate measuring helps a little. I sew on the front first, then fold to back, I allow enough material to go past my original stitch line, pin or glue in place very well, then sitch on the front in the ditch, I catch about 99% that way, and I am done quickly.....the last binding I hand sewed took me a week, and in the end did not feel the end result was any better and especially for a childs quilt felt the machine sewn was stronger...IMHO
