Originally Posted by
NJ Quilter
I press seams open all the time, regardless of directions and/or block type. Not a problem in the least. I think it makes any block lay flatter and ultimately easier to quilt, either by hand or machine. Don't fret - it will be fine.
Same here. I think it makes the seam lines so much sharper, and I can attest to the fact that it is easier to quilt without those bulky seams, especially at seam intersections.