Originally Posted by Esqmommy
Every quilt store I've ever been to, mostly in the SF Bay Area, cuts. Every show I've been to I've only seen cutting. I think I'd pass out if iI saw them tearing. something about it just doesn't sit right with me - seems almost sacreligious.
I'm with you, esqmommy. I think I did just about faint the first time I saw my aunt do it. I know I was lightheaded!! I would walk out the door if I saw a LQS tearing. It stretches the edges of the fabric and damages the integrity of the pricey fabric.
If you are tearing apart 8 yards to share with someone it doesn't bother me terribly because I know I won't use the portion near the tears...but I also wouldn't pay for it. I have been terribly disappointed with online ebay stores since I purchase small pieces and many of them tear. It's a bummer.