I attach all my bindings by machine except for wall hangings. My quilts, even though they are very pretty, are utilitarian quilts and machine stitched binding is best, my opinion. I attach the binding to the back side of the quilt first and then wrap the binding to the front and stitch down with a regular straight stitch. Using this method allows you to get a nice stitch on the front that lays right in the ditch of the back side stitching. (hope this explanation makes sense )