I use bias cut binding (double). I stitch it on the back and machine stitch it on the front, covering the first stitching. This works bast when the back is pressed carefully after the first stitching. I have also done the stitch and turn inside out.

Ditto ,tiny quilt,lol

Since i've been making my place mats of the month for my folks - 4 each month - i wanted something quicker than the usual binding. I've been "self" binding. After quilting, i trim the oversized backing 1" larger than the front.
Doing one side at a time i fold in half, press, fold again onto front of place mat - tack with Elmers.....i press at the corners to get the 90 degree angle (like wrapping a package) I tack with school glue then stitch from the front.
Yikes...am i explaining this so anyone can understand??? If you check my posts under Pictures for place mat of the month you can see the end result....which i think works fine for these smaller projects.

Thank you PenniF. I understood you and will try that next time.

I also use bias tape and machine stitch it all

I just learned to bind my quilts totally by machine and I like the effect. I started parcticing on small stuff like placemats putting the binidng on the back and bringing it to the front and use a fancy stitch. Plan on doingthat with most quilts from now on. I cut my biniding 2 3/4 inch. my quilts are made to be used not show quilts so it works for me.