MadQuilter

When I did my DP9 there were no seams to match. That's the beauty of the DP9 for me. As for the rows, I always press in alternating directions. That way the rows nest into each other.

BellaBoo

Open seam presser here too. So much easier and no fold over bulk.

sept97

I was told not to press seams open when making a quilt. They said it's stronger to press them to one side. Not sure which way is correct now, lol

bobquilt3

That does make to easier but be sure to use good thread. The thread will have to take the full stress of holding the entire quilt together.

coopah

I haven't done the D9P, but imagine lots of seams intersecting. I learned never, ever to press open on quilts;that's for clothing. BUT, reading this Board, it seems many do press open adn don't have trouble. Recently my LQS offered a class that had us making a bazillion (not really, but seemed like it) pinwheels. All stitched to one another. Mega seam time, so I did press the seams open between the rows to help it lay flat. Rules were made to be broken, right?

southernmema

Very good information here.

Morag

I agree and do the same. I was told from day one in learning quilting that to open the seams weakens the quilt at those seams and could cause them to come apart over time.
But, as always, we do what we think is best for us...it is our creation after all

lovestosew

I just finished a full DP9 and also had no seams to match, and did the same things with the rows.

anita211

I, too, iron it the right way so it nests, and then clip it. It shouldn't make a whole lot of difference, but it does. I prefer to iron the seams to the side. I learned that way, because of polyester batting working its way through the seam line. However, I use mostly cotton batting now, so could press them open. I might have to have a new learning curve!

psthreads

I am going to try pressing my seams open next. I started out that way and was told it was wrong. But I see alot of you do it.