Originally Posted by sidmona
I read somewhere that the only time you need to cut binding on the bias is when you are going to be binding curves. Otherwise, you can straight cut the fabric width wise.
That is what I believe also. When binding is on the bias, you will be able to gently stretch it and shape it around the curves.
There is less 'give' in straight binding.
But straight grain binding is just fine for straight quilts. It has enough strength because it is double folded. IMHO.