I machine stitch the binding on. (Front side of the quilt)..than iron the binding when its on the quilt, flip it over (backside)...and the use Elmers stick glue - just a little...then iron it so it stays..I do the entire binding...then I flip it over to the good side of the quilt (front) and I stictch in the ditch. - It comes out GREAT - you can use elmers stick glue for hand quilting too...it washes out in the washing machine....and when you do use it...you can not see it.