I've done it once. I thought the back looked good for the binding and I wanted to finish it up. Quilts for Kids suggests using that method - they don't supply binding with their kits - but I have always just added binding from my stash. As someone noted, it isn't as durable but I did find it was easier. :D

I have folded the backing over to make the binding on the front and have also folded the front over to the back for binding. Either way works with a little trial and error. Also done both single and double fold binding with and without mitered corners. Occasionally I have folded both front and back edges and sewed around the quilt when there wasn't enough for binding.

Remember if someone tells you there is only 1 way to do something "Quick run away!"

Longarm (a longtime quilter and sewer.)

I have done this several times. I truly didn't know any better for a long time. LOL. It looks great. Nothing wrong with it at all.

I taught my granddaughter this method when she made her first quilts. By folding the backing over, as jodimarie says, you will get a double binding.

I frequently use this method, especially if it's a "use it up" quilt.

I've done it with all the quilts I've made to date. In fact, with my daughter's d9p quilt, it will be the first time that I'm binding the quilt the "other" way :) (I'll be going to by friend/teacher's house soon to get a lesson in borders and binding :) )

I do if the fabric is one i like the look of for binding as well.

depending on how the LAQ quilts it and if she puts the binding on for me she does it so i sew it to the back but prior to moving to Ny, I always did it to the front. I think i like it better to the front.

This is the method I use the most! Especially for charity quilts.

Thanks everyone I'm going to try it on a small wall hanging first.