I have been pping and leaving more fabric on the major seams then pressing them open. I can always trim closer after the pressing. It's much easier pressing wider than thinner seams with the bulky intersections. I AM going to quilt a block at a time mentioned somewhere in these threads Leaving the backing off until the last.It really seems to be the easiest way for me to go. I'm more of a piecer than a quilter. I have way too many tops that need quilting. Anne