Originally Posted by
Jeanette Frantz
I always press, not iron, the seams and it certainly makes a difference in accuracy. It's your quilt --!
I always
Iron seams. I give the seam a little tug as the iron comes at it. That way you get a nice sharp edge on the seam with no tiny bit not pressed back correctly. Makes a big difference if you are making Stack 'n' Whack or stars with HSTs.
If seams are going to be pressed open, I first iron the whole seam one way and then iron it the other way. That way you have both seam allowances pressed sharply and can then open them more easily.