I have often cut pieces (approx 4"long and desired width to fold over) of the various prints used in a scrappy quilt; sewn together to make long pieces for binding. Yes, they are on the straight grain, folded, stitched along top edge of quilt then hand stitched on the back. Maybe you can tell from this picture
Pinwheel Quilt using pieces for binding
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