Another convert here. I used to iron the biinding in half and then apply it years ago. Honestly, I really like the no-iron method better, like so many of the other gals here. I found it to look neater and it falls effortlessly into place, filling the whole inside. I used to have to struggle to get the corners just right, but not now. Whether or not I hand or machine bind is dependent on the quilt. The top of the line fabrics and extensive piecing are deserving of hand work. I also love the hand work still, so , why not take the time?
This was a fun thread to read. So many techniques and so many opinions about one thing.