Originally Posted by Spring
Why are the seams pressed to the side rather then pressed open like in garment construction?
I did it but Im loosing sleep as to why.
Also am I correct in my thinking that each row should be pressed opposite direction?
The pressed open seams are more vulnerable. To the side gives better results, we press open seams in garment construction to keep the seam allowance from telescoping through, in quilts this is not an issue.