Originally Posted by
MadQuilter
Crosswise if it's a rectangular quilt. I like to have a little give when I apply the binding. Length of fabric does not have any give.
This is my preferred way. Unless I have stripes or a definitely pattern that needs to be cut a certain way, I prefer crosswise because it gives me a bit of give. Stripes I usually do on the bias because I love the "barber pole" look.