Originally Posted by ckcowl

Since you stitch down the edges they are in essence, finished, the difference is they are not turned under. I do a lot of applique, I securily stitch my edges - I do not satin stitch (personally don't like the look) but I do use a small, tight blanket or zigzag stitch often. I have quilts that have held up well through use & laundering for years. It just depends on how you finish your edges