I iron mine as I go. I tried to finger press one time and didn't like the outcome. I chain piece several blocks at a time so when I go to the ironing board I press several blocks at a time. I also move the ironing board as close to my sewing machine as possible. I lower the board so I can use it sitting down and place it at a 90 degree angle to my machine. This way I can just rotate in my chair to press.