Since my arthritic hands won't allow me to do a lot of hand stitching, I do all my binding by machine. I use a 2 1/2" width of binding, sew it to the back, and then fold it to the front and machine stitch close to the edge. On the back the stitching is hidden in the fabric next to the binding using thread that closely matches the backing. I can do a queen size quilt binding start to finish in about an hour. My quilts are made to be used and loved, so I know the binding will not come unsewed any time soon. I have yet to hear any complaints.