Originally Posted by knlsmith
Where, how, why would you use a hammer? or other pounding device?
I have had to pound some of my clients' multiple seams into something less of a lump. When I am quilting and hit one, it can deflect the needle and cause a lousy stitch. I use a plastic mallet meant for pounding out dents in your car - it was free! Of course, it would be easier if those pinwheel and star seams were pressed open...