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.
I just started to press seams open, and I like the effect very much. The seams are flatter which is not only nicer looking, but will be easier to be quilted. Not only that, but my machine likes it better since it doesn't like to over very think seams when putting the blocks together. I have even considered to make the seams wider than 1/4 inch! I just have to research why the 1/4 inch seam is used. Yes, you save some on fabric, but I would like to have a little extra fabric on each side of the stitching.