Originally Posted by
quiltstringz
I think that when people mention pressing in quilting, they are talking about before your fabric is cut. If your fabric is not ironed if you washed it your cuts will not come out good.
I agree that all fabric should be ironed/pressed before cutting it.
When using paper patterns, I also iron them before using them.
I iron/press my fabric after washing it and before cutting it.
I press seams and blocks as I construct the units.