Rag Quilts with Binding

I've recently been working on some rag quilts, mainly because it's something I
can finish in a reasonable amount of time. I've noticed some rag quilts in
the LQSs that have traditional binding, and others that have the snipped and
frayed edges. I was wondering if using binding on the edges is simply an
aesthetic choice, or if it actually makes a big difference in terms of the
structural integrity of the final product. I've also noticed that some rag
quilts are being made with standard good-quality cottons, rather than just
wovens or flannels, and the all-cotton quilts have washed and frayed really
well.

Any advice you can give is appreciated. I'm thinking about offering to make a
raggy Christmas/winter flannel throw for DD's school choir to auction as part
of a 2-day craft fair in December, so I need to figure out what I'm going to
do. And do it! LOL!

Thanks!
JoyceG in WA
JoyceG in WA
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