I also press open. Everytime I pressed to one side they were always on the wrong side and always flipping on me.

I mix my seams too but generally press to one side... I’m in the same mindset as Peckish, I like to press so that I can nest seams and sometimes “spin” a seam if it reduces bulk.

I usually press to the dark side only because that's the way I was taught. But I also spin seams where needed. It greatly reduces bulk.

Hello, Peckish,
You are correct, for constructing the Lemoyne Star the seams are pressed to the side then the center is spun. The class I took had a different way of construction which I found interesting. A few blocks involved some seams being pressed open followed by seams pressed to the side as the block came together. Just love taking a class where I get to learn different and new to me methods.

I also mix the way seams are pressed on the same block. If you know your blocks are going to have intersecting seams with the next block you can press to alternating sides and Nest your seams together for less bulk. The spinning of your intersections look neat...but I have not yet been able to do it myself....aaarggghh!! I have been taught also to always press my backing seams open with a 1/2 inch seam for durability. Another subject open for debate!!