marys

I very seldom press my seams - just depends on how many seams are coming together in one place. I do set my seams from the wrong side, as they are sewn, but I press from the "right" side and you will not get those little pleats. I always go back and check the back seam to make sure it is all like it should be. No problems at all and this is how I teach my students in my quilting classes to press. Set seams first and press from the front.

Olivia's Grammy

I do my seams this way also. I don't have to worry about the color of my thread if I don't press my seams open.

Kitsie

And boy, does it ever help with the small piecing for my Dear Jane blocks! Wish I'd done it from the beginning!

sewmary

Everyone I know brings me chopsticks! They make good stilettos and are good for poking out the corners of turned items.

I also "iron" my seams open with a "wooden iron" - half of a sprung type clothespin - works great!

Still have to assemble the ironing doodad that jaciqltznok showed u how to make!

Latrinka

I usually iron to one side, want me one of them cool fingers tho!

carolynjo

Good idea, silver needle!

maryellen2u

I always learn so much on the board. Thanks for all your wisdom, ideas and know-how!

dlf0122quilting

I learned that when pressing seams open, to use a sewers ham (the long round one) and it works great. I flatten out the end by finger pressing about a half inch open, lay it on the ham and start pressing.