Originally Posted by Mandie
I used to always press mine open until a quilting instructor told me that it puts strain on the stitch an may cause it to wear faster. I am not sure if that is true or not but to be on the safe side I now usually press to the darker side unless it causes to much bulk.
This is what I've heard, too. Sure makes sense to me that pressing seams open puts a strain on the stitches. I still press open if circumstances call for it though.