Finishing edges

After years of putting a binding finish on my work, I made a decision last year, or was it the year before? to use a facing finish instead. But, having said that, if a quilt really needs extra colour on the edge I'll still bind it.
I cut the facing 1 3/4 inches wide and press under a 1/4 inch.

I stitch to the shorter sides first [right side of binding to right side of quilt] and then overlap the next strip and stitch down the long sides. Turn to the back of the quilt and hey presto!