WOOOHOOOO! It worked and I can hardly see all the seams. BEARISGRAY you were right - the design hid almost everything (on the front side at least! :) )

The binding is all sewn to the front and pinned to be hand sewn on the back. Going to settle in and sit and sew a while in front of the fire!

Thanks for all your help - will post a picture tomorrow of the completed tablerunner/wall hanging.