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Old 05-19-2016, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rryder View Post
I think the bruising that Jan is talking about is caused by the stretching that can be introduced when ripping along the cross grain.

Tearing with the grain (lengthwise, parallel to the selvage) should not cause any fabric distortion if using all cotton fabric and if the weave structure is what is known as a "balanced weave". Other kinds of weave structures can cause distortion when tearing with the grain.

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Then I am wondering why quilt shops rip cross grain. Because they are not ripping parallel to the selvage. I guess it can still take youto a straight grain. But it seems moreproblematic because of the extra stretch there.
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