I come from a sewing background where we nearly always pressed seams open. This ensures a nice flat seam.
In quilting as we know seams are normally(?) pressed to the side. When the seams are then butted together they 'nest' creating (hopefully) a perfect match.
I was reading the posting 'The Perfect Quilt~Quilted'
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-133140-1.htm
and noticed that Harriet the LAQ had referenced the quilt being so flat because the seams were pressed open. Therefore making it a dream to quilt. And... may I say again,it is a stunning quilt!!!
I must confess I am always pressing seams open, only then to re-press them to the side. To me it seems logical to press them open to create a more flat~less bumpy (@ seams) quilt!
Which is correct?.. the best way??? Or...is there a correct way? I always thought that pressing to the side was how it was supposed to be done in quilting.
I will probably receive dozens of answers saying it's up to the person making the quilt.
I would just love to know the reason why it is done one way or the other.
Inquiring minds really really want to know! :lol:
Thank you!!