Originally Posted by bearisgray

I prefer to use bias bindings - I pin the edges together so that the binding is lying flat - and then I machine base the edges together to keep it from creeping and getting weird.

It is also easier for me to edge baste the quilt sandwich, too, before putting on the binding. That way, I only have to worry about lining up two edges, instead of trying to line up five edges.

For me, it's worth the extra prep time.