Originally Posted by mimom
I have made about 35 quilts and have never worried about cutting on the grain, I have encountered some quilters who insist on the "perfect cut" I didn't ask why because I didn't want to sound stupid. What is the purpose of cutting perfectly on the grain and how many others worry about this.
Fabric that is not "on grain' will stretch, and depending on what pattern you're using and how much handling the pieces, it might be an issue. And if you're fabric had a prominant design like a stripe or plaid, off- grain cutting may make it look messier. Although a lot of primitive quilts have lots of plaids off grain and it adds to their charm.