Originally Posted by DollyQuilt
How do any of you cut your borders on the lengthwise grain? My quilting instructions say to cut the border on the lengthwise grain because the fabric is a one-way design. Any suggestions sure would be appreciated.
My first response was: with a scissors or rotary cutter - sorry (a little)
All the suggestions given are good.
Sometimes if I have a particularly "fussy" line I'm following, I'll cut one layer at a time - moving the fabric on the mat as necessary.
I tend to get wavy edges when I fold the fabric - as careful as I try to be.
Tearing and then trimming "works" - but if one has a very limited amount of fabric, then I'd probably "cut" the first time.
A lot depends on the design of the print, and how much fabric one has available.
I personally prefer to use the lengthwise grain (parallel to the selvage) for most of my first cuts.