Seams-do you iron them open or to the darkest side?
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Well, that all depends- I prefer a variety. Take for example when you have sewn several seams then suddenly realize one of them is laying in the opposite direction as the rest. My theory- once I've sewn the layers together-I'm the only one who knows exactly how many mistakes I made. Course if someone feels the need to inspect it and point them all out to me I obviously am speaking to someone who is so insecure they have to put someone elses work down to try and bring theirs up. With that aid- I'm sure their are those who would cringe at the thought of not doing it just so.
#74
I must say.. I use to be an open seam presser.. but I bought a book from Eleanor Burns and she presses her very specific for how she needs the blocks to line up. So if you are following a pattern do as pattern says.. otherwise just to be the same all threw the quilt.. so you don't have some one way and some others.. your back should look as nice as your front.. trim and clip where necessary.. neatness is the most important and press as you go.. I love the apposing seams they make the points and the seams line up perfect every time with out much work.. they melt into each other.
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You make a good point about insecurity. I've always said, if you want to drive yourself nuts with striving for perfection that's fine, have at it. But let others have their own standards, even if they're not yours, and let them enjoy their own journey without raining on their parade. Applies to a lot of things, not just quilting.
Originally Posted by writerwomen
Well, that all depends- I prefer a variety. Take for example when you have sewn several seams then suddenly realize one of them is laying in the opposite direction as the rest. My theory- once I've sewn the layers together-I'm the only one who knows exactly how many mistakes I made. Course if someone feels the need to inspect it and point them all out to me I obviously am speaking to someone who is so insecure they have to put someone elses work down to try and bring theirs up. With that aid- I'm sure their are those who would cringe at the thought of not doing it just so.
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