One of the problem I see new quilters have .. is they try to use the manufactures fold to guide the folding before cutting. Often this leads to the dreaded V or W cut in the fabric. If you don't prewash its important to at least ress out the bolt fold and restablish the fold going selvege to selvage or the dreaded V will most likely be an issue.
I do know a few quilters the dreaded V is something they just can't over come so they cut all their fabric into smaller units so they can cut without having to fold.
Getting the straight of grain is so important in cutting strips.
Tearing is always my first step before cutting. I used to pull threads.. now I am just to impatient for that method.
Last edited by Lori S; 05-28-2012 at 08:27 AM.