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Old 12-30-2025, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by aashley333
While working on these pixel quilts, I have gradually developed a system for pressing the seams to the side. I am joining 1.25" squares (0.75" finished) in rows of 10. Then 10 rows to make one block. Odd rows press left, even rows press right; Odd columns press seams down, even rows press up. Would love to hear any other strategies!
This is basically what I do as well. While some find it better to press open, pressing to the side and nesting works far better for me. I am a bit OCD on seams being aligned and nesting is quicker for me as I can easily "feel" the seams nest together.
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