I do it as much as possible. Especially on multi seam intersections..love the swirl and it does eliminate the volcano look.....I personally like and try very hard to follow EB's techniques of joining rows so that seams lay flat. It may take a bit of "thinking" and a bit more patience, but I'm not in a race when I'm quilting...it is something I want to do as best as I can....front and back! Jmho