I am finishing up my top as we speak and my directions included in my kit are:
..."Pillowcase method, traditional binding, or fold the backing to the front of the quilt. If using backing as a binding, cut the batting even with the top of the quilt and the backing an inch larger. Double fold the backing to the front of the quilt and topstitch with zig-zag, blanket stitch, etc. so it does not snag on an IV."
I was planning to use traditional binding but am not sure I have a good match for my pirate ship quilt.