Nested blocks, now what?
#11
I press my seams open because that is how I was taught to sew (decades ago). I guess my stitch length is short enough-I've never had a problem. Now that I am educated by videos inspired by the members of this amazing site of information, I'm "open" to pressing to the side!
#12
Two of the most important rules that I adhere to when quilting are squaring up blocks and Ironing. You cannot press enough in my opinion. I press after each seam and this way I know that the pieces are where they belong. Congratulation on this frist quilt you are making. I can't wait to see pictures.
#13
I press my seams open because that is how I was taught to sew (decades ago). I guess my stitch length is short enough-I've never had a problem. Now that I am educated by videos inspired by the members of this amazing site of information, I'm "open" to pressing to the side!
#16
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The biggest reason seems to be that the seam in the backing gets rolled up when the long-armer does their work. If it's pressed open, that's one less layer of fabric. That's also why we are taught to make the seam horizontal or on the bias so that it doesn't all go into the roll in the same spot.