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    Old 10-27-2011, 05:35 AM
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    You are doing just fine!
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    Old 10-27-2011, 05:39 AM
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    Originally Posted by MaryAnnMc
    Trying to figure out which way to iron these seams is driving me batty, and I'm only making a patchwork Christmas stocking! I can't imagine doing this on a whole bed quilt. So, from now on, I'm ironing all my seams open. Go ahead, shoot me! Steal my favorite seam ripper! :mrgreen: I actually find matching points & seams easier that way anyway.
    often times, this is what works best....DO IT!!!
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    Old 10-27-2011, 05:53 AM
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    Most things I press to the dark side and don't worry to much about it otherwise. The only seams I open are the ones on fans or dresden plates. They are easier to applique onto a background if they are open.
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    Old 10-27-2011, 06:17 AM
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    Originally Posted by MaryAnnMc
    Trying to figure out which way to iron these seams is driving me batty, and I'm only making a patchwork Christmas stocking! I can't imagine doing this on a whole bed quilt. So, from now on, I'm ironing all my seams open. Go ahead, shoot me! Steal my favorite seam ripper! :mrgreen: I actually find matching points & seams easier that way anyway.
    When I'm piecing, I have started to do the same thing because it's easier to hand quilt over an ironed open seam than through the 3 layers you get when you iron to the side.
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    Old 10-27-2011, 06:27 AM
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    Who is sending the quilt police to your house? Whatever you do don't let them in your sewing room, they will only ruin your mood! Diane C
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    Old 10-27-2011, 06:32 AM
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    Come out of the bushes! - Quilting is "A Wonderful Life" :lol: :lol:
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    Old 10-27-2011, 07:10 AM
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    I'm making a log cabin and have decided to press my seams open.
    My last quilt, I pressed to the dark side, but, I like how it looks pressed open
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    Old 10-27-2011, 07:14 AM
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    There is a professional with videos on QNN that presses open. If she can than we all can.
    I like Eleanor Burns patterns cause she tells you which way to press seams.
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    It's your quilt! Do it your way!
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    Old 10-27-2011, 07:37 AM
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    Go for it if it works!
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