Which way should I press my seams?
02-01-2014, 03:04 PM
#11
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I have been using both methods depending on how many pieces of fabric meet at an intersection. Open for lots of material and to the "dark" side on other squares. I really, really tried to press to the side but the 8 pieces of fabric at one point made me change my ways when it comes to those seams. Open press those and all others to the side.
02-02-2014, 10:38 AM
#12
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Originally Posted by NJ Quilter 
I find that it's easier for me to match seams/points when pressing open.
Peckish added: How funny! I'm exactly the opposite!
I'm like Peckish, it is easier for me to match seams when pressed to the side. I let the design of the block/quilt be the determining factor. In some patterns I even don't follow the pattern directions because the designer just hadn't thought it through from my point of view, but rather out of habit.
02-02-2014, 11:43 AM
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I agree. I couldn't have said it any better !!!
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