Originally Posted by
Geri B
Open seams: could cause batting to beard thru; if quilted right on that joining thread could split that thread and weaken seam; and rubber mallet on those seams could break down the fibers and cause weaken weave....
All the above are COULDs....we make our own choice as to what works for us......
I have seen quilts with the batting bearding thru flat open seams. I prefer to nest my seams but occasionally, there is the need to press them open. I have never had to resort to pounding my seams.