I use the Fons and Porter binding tool and it helps me to get a good joint. The tutes are very good, too. In use 2 1/2 inch binding on all of my projects except table runners and then sometimes I'll go down to 2 1/4. Don't let this final step stop you from completing your beautiful quilt. Every time I do one, I get more confidence and it seems to look better. Think positive in that this is the final step and soon your work will be completed and ready to use.