Originally Posted by
Jingle
I seldom do stitch in the ditch. When I have I like to go about 1/4" from the ditch. I like that look much better.
i do the same.
I almost always press seams open these days, and quilt a little away from the seam, which sort of gives me a little border for my FMQ.
All that fmq also prevents the seam from stretching out and potentially breaking, so I prefer the flatness of the pressed open seam.
The only time I might press to the side is if I have many seams joining at one point, or if I’m stitching a very dark colour to a very light colour and the seam allowance might show through.
I’ve yet to be taken away in cuffs by the quilting police !!