WHo told you the grain has to run in the same direction? If you look at most quilts, if they have a triangle or a curve, the grain runs differently. How do you make a quilt with the grain running he same direction? . I never considered fabric grain when I started quilting and I still don't unless I need a bias cut for something.
My only concern about fabric grain is if the fabric has a nap that changes the color if viewed from different directions. Then I want to be sure that material runs in the same direction.
I understand the stretching of the grain but never let it stop me from using a fabric the way I wanted to.
HANLDE YOUR FABRIC GENTLY and with a little starch you should have no problem.
peace
EDIT: There are no rules in creativity except one. "There are no rules"
Last edited by ube quilting; 07-27-2012 at 06:04 PM.