I press my seams open also. I find it helps the blocks lay flatter and eliminates bumps from bulky seams. Trying to quilt over those bulky seams is a real pain in the keister.
Originally Posted by
BellaBoo
I iron my seams open because it eliminates the fold over pleat and since I have started to press the seams open and use very thin piecing and bobbin thread, my sewn pieces are the correct size and my blocks piece together so much better. I know the reasons given for pressing to one side but it's only necessary in some cases.