The scant quarter inch seam is to allow the seam (when pressed) to set down to fit better and not overlap the sewn seam to add bulk. I don't know if you get what I am saying. I sometimes don't express what I mean very well.
You might try sewing some blocks up both ways into a block and see the difference for yourself. On some busy designs it would make a huge difference eliminating that bulk.
Quilting is all about expression of creativity so seamstress choice, I suppose.
Last edited by RedGarnet222; 11-25-2025 at 01:35 PM.