Do press seams open or towards the dark?
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I prefer that method, but it is not a hard and fast rule. Sometimes the direction can interfere with locking seams.
In fact, some quilters press all their seams open and if you machine quilt reasonably close, this is likely just fine as the quilting reduces stress on any individual seam. However, if you are going to quilt it wider or tie it, I'd still recommend pressing the seam over.
In fact, some quilters press all their seams open and if you machine quilt reasonably close, this is likely just fine as the quilting reduces stress on any individual seam. However, if you are going to quilt it wider or tie it, I'd still recommend pressing the seam over.
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I was taught to press for "ease of construction", but it is preferable to press to the dark when possible. Also, if there is a lot of bulk, I will press these seams open so the block will lay flatter.
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