Dee, I can't offer any suggestions but I'll be watching this thread. Hubby and I had quite the discussion just a day or so ago as I've been finishing up this project for his Aunt Debbie. I don't like the hand work, I'm super slow at it, and it is increasingly difficult with my vision issue, but so far the machine sew on front, fold over to the back and blind stitch (complete with continuous mitered binding) is my preferred finish.
I told him some of the other ways to do it, but also that I've never been really happy with my workmanship. I've seen other people who do a fantastic job, but as I say, it does not rank high in my skill set...