Glad it was helpful. I would always advocate for cutting fabric when it is across the grain. Or if they insist on ripping, they need to include extra length to counter any distortions.
Most quilting cottons should be fine for tearing with the grain, which is something I regularly do when I'm doing borders. But folks selling yardage are not likely to need to do that.
Rob
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