I also like to use a wide binding on my quilts. I might go smaller if it is a wall hanging or something that requires a visually smaller binding. I also adjust my needle so that the binding on the back ends right where the seam is to fill the binding and look good.
I used to use a bias binding all the time but I only use the bias binding now when there is a curve that must be accounted for. It is funny how you change over the years on your process of making a quilt. As they say, "Live and learn". I mean to say what works best for you sometimes changes as you see better results another way. Not everyone handles a part of quilting like another person does. Right?