gypsyquilter

when I learned to quilt (uh, can it be 30 years ago now - holy cow THAT went fast???) I was taught to press the seams open. later I learned to press to the dark side. you know what, it doesn't matter. it is personal preference. mine is now pressing to the side as I love the locking seams as I challenge myself to cut accurately and have corners and points match ( my motto is doing go crazy, but don't get lazy) and it is easier for me to see how I am doing when I press to the side. I don't worry too much about dark/light side - I work more on matching seams. if you are using good quality greiege goods (heavy thread count fabric) then the shadow of a light/dark shouldn't be an issue. after all the quilts I've made I never had someone be able to tell how I pressed the seams.

play, have fun and try new things, you'll determine what works best for you.

leonajo

My LQS told me if u were sending a quilt top to the Longarm u should press all seams open, but when I actually talked to Renee( the longarm lady ) she said no way, always press to the side, esp if quilting in the ditch.....so I am going to listen to her because she is doing the work and has the skills. Maybe, if u r sending it out, u could talk to ur longarm quilter for answers?

EagarBeez

when I first started quilting, I pressed seams open. It seemed to be quite a project.
I had read somewhere on this board that pressing to the side was ok too.
I have since done that. I think my seam is stronger that way, since when I sew my blocks, I don't back stitch ( read this on the board as well)

thequiltmama

Definitely personal preference.

Momof3Es

Thanks for all the replies!!! I tried both ways and I like the pressing part of to the dark side but when it comes to sewing the parts together...I like the open way! Thanks again for all the replies.

Leota

Ha Ha I like your motto...
Now my question is are you going crazy because of the the doing?