Originally Posted by
PenniF
I use lots of white - actually white on white prints - in my quilts and rarely have this problem .... and usually it disappears once the batting is behind it. Maybe it was the weight of the white fabric you chose? Hoping that the batting will ease the problem and your frustration.
i agree ...i don't use a lot of white. but i do use it as a "bright" accent for some designs. i try, when piecing, to assemble in such a way that the seam will be folded to dark side. i don't usually open seams, but will if it works better that way. i also do twisted or snipped seam allowances to keep seam turned to darker. i read the discussion recently where it was stated that snipped seams as opposed to twisted made for weakness that will tear out in time. not tru if done carefully. my son's quilt is as strong now as when i made it, tho starting to fade w my dil's need to wash it weekly
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also agree that the seams allowances wil show less when the batt is in place. as long as you are using white batt ..warm & natural or oter natural off white batt will emphasize the seam allowances.