I;m hiding in the shrubbery, I think the quilt Police are after me!

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10-27-2011, 07:59 AM

#61

maryjoan

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Yes, Yes, Yes. Open ALL seams. Your machine will work much better. Initially, it's more work, but WELL worth it when putting seams together. Love and God's blessings

10-27-2011, 08:41 AM

#62

jarenie

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Location: Las Vegas NV

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No Hiding, Get back to quilting. There is no WRONG way to quilt. Do what works best for you.

10-27-2011, 08:57 AM

#63

madamekelly

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Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

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The quilting S.W.A.T. team is on the way to you. We defend your right to be you, act like you, work like you, and create your art, your way.

S.W.A.T = Sewers Who Attack Troublemakers (Quilt Police)

10-27-2011, 09:03 AM

#64

kso

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Location: Sierra Vista, AZ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MaryAnnMc

Trying to figure out which way to iron these seams is driving me batty, and I'm only making a patchwork Christmas stocking! I can't imagine doing this on a whole bed quilt. So, from now on, I'm ironing all my seams open. Go ahead, shoot me! Steal my favorite seam ripper! :mrgreen: I actually find matching points & seams easier that way anyway.

It is easier!

10-27-2011, 09:09 AM

#65

laralea

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We will always love you... no matter which way you press the seams! :-)

10-27-2011, 09:20 AM

#66

quiltmouse

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MaryAnnMc -- Adorable ckn av! :)

10-27-2011, 10:38 AM

#67

Jeana

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Join Date: Sep 2010

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I like the look of open seam quilts (less variation in fabric thicknesses). When machine piecing with a short stitch length, and with adequate quilting, seams are easily tight enough to support the open-seam method. You go, girl!

10-27-2011, 10:40 AM

#68

jlwheart

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Location: Duluth MN

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I found some interesting pressing info at mccallsquilting.com that helped me understand why and how to press for better results. Hope this is helpful.

10-27-2011, 10:45 AM

#69

trrmite

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Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: Pgh,Pa

Posts: 171

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwendt

I press to the side using this method:

1. Can I figure out which way to press the seam so that the next time I sew on this particular piece, the seams will 'lock'?

If "Yes", press the seam to the chosen side, celebrate, do a happy dance, imagine myself to be the 'great, all-knowing Quilter'.

If "No", give up trying to figure it out, tell myself it doesn't matter and move on to Step 2.
I like your answer
2. Can I figure out how to press so the bulk of the seam lies to the 'dark' side of the fabrics?

If "Yes", press the seam to the chosen side, celebrate my return to "the dark side", practice breathing through a black face mask, and imagine myself to be the most feared, dark 'Jedi-knight Quilter'.

If "No", give up trying to figure it out, tell myself I'm not a rocket scientist anyways and move onto Step 3.

3. Can I just figure out how to press the seam to one side or the other???? The voices in my head say, "Enough already, you've spent 30 minutes trying to press out ONE seam while exercising your imagination. Just press the dang seam!" Goto Step 4.

4. Realize that Quilting is exhausting. Turn off the iron, leave the quilting room, and close the door. I'm sure I can find "Star Wars" or "The Twilight Zone" reruns on cable somewheres...