Originally Posted by
ArlaJo
I am using a striped piece of fabric for a border. My problem is, if I use the straight grain them my stripes are off and if I make the strips right, the grain is off. What is the best way to go? Am I making any sense?
Yes, you are making sense. If you want the stripes to run the length of the borders, cut your fabric on the printed lines of the stripes. Make sure your seam allowance is consistent to keep the stripes straight along the seam line. Do not worry about the “having too much fabric” to lay flat for quilting. Usually this will not be much and, if necessary, you can ease it in.
If you use the grain of the fabric (rather than the print on the fabric) your borders will be wonky.