My best tip for the quilt top is to press, press,
press! as you sew the blocks and rows together. It's well worth taking the time to press every single seam flat while I'm sewing it. When I'm done sewing my quilt top it's ready for quilting and no further pressing is necessary. As far as the backing, just press section-by-section, back and forth, and advancing. It's about all you can do if you don't have a huge area to lay out a backing to press it. Your fabric shouldn't wrinkle up as you advance if you press it well, use starch and immediately lay it out when you're finished. I have the Press Express board my DH made for me, and it really makes pressing easier because I can press a larger area. It's one of my favorite things in my sewing room! Good luck!
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