I've used the Flange method many times, the contrasting strip adds a nice touch to lots of quilts, but if you've got nice points coming out to the edge of your quilt it does cover them up - I'm going to try that Flat Felled technique from the blogger, looks like it could work pretty well! When I hand sew my bindings, I end up with very sore fingers, I just can't seem to get use to wearing a thimble - drives me crazy.