Originally Posted by
QuiltnNan
for hand finishing, i sew to the front first. when machine finishing, i sew to the back first.
You can also machine sew to the front and machine finish from the front also. The process used is "Stitch in the Ditch". You have to press the front seam open well so you can see that seam line ditch. Turn the binding to the back and use School Glue to hold the binding so that it just covers the seam line by about 1/8 of an inch. Glue the corners well also. Then turn it to the front and stitch in the ditch. It goes so fast, and if it is glued in place well you don't miss spots. You could also put a decorative stitch on the front this way, too, if you wish.