QNS and QE--I had a friend teach me the sewing off at 45 degrees for my binding when I was just starting out...so always do that. Never tried the trimming of the little "wedge" though. Might be helpful with flannel bindings, but I don't feel like I have too much bulk with regular cotton.
Honchey--looking forward to seeing your latest MBs. I need to get going on my August and Sept blocks here soon. If I counted right there are 3 more waiting for their July MBs.
I had PT this morning and took oldest DD shopping for school clothes and supplies. DS did his school before we left and youngest DD did hers when we got home. No time for sewing today, but I will be home all day tomorrow...thankfully.