Originally Posted by MadQuilter
One of the reasons for pressing to the side is so the batting won't find a way out of the seam. Also, if there isn't a lot of quilting over the seam, it could open up.
Most of the time I press to the side and I try to plan my seams so they nest row by row. Sometimes, I press open - when the seams get just too thick and unwielding.
I agree with pressing to one side. I can match up squares easier if they butt up against each other. Not sure I explained that well...