I like the look of about 1/8" away from seam on each side...if and when I get better with fmq I will also be trying more curvy patterns...I also must agree with Jan in Va, it is all a matter of preference...and I have had to eat a lil crow several times myself...as in crazy quilting...my local quilt group was starting a lesson on those, I made the remark that I wasn't too fond of them, kinda too gaudy for me, at least the ones made from velvets and satins...one of the gals brought in squares she was working on, and they were so lovely...right then and there I "ate my crow" and signed up for those classes...lol..
Regards all,
K