jomfcampbell

I'm reading this pattern and it says to cut strips "across fabric". Does that mean lengthwise along the selvage or crosswise? And if its sashing and border, why would I do that? Dont I want it more with the grain usually? The pattern called for 1 1/2 yards.

mmunchkins

cross the selvage, not lengthwise.

jomfcampbell

Thanks mmunchkins!

Tartan

Strange way to say it, usually they say WOF or width of fabric.

sewbizgirl

A crosswise cut will have a bit more stretch to it, whereas a lengthwise cut has no 'give' at all.

jomfcampbell

Thanks! The pattern is from a quilter in Australia. I went with crosswise and the fabric will be black.. she just emailed me that she just puts it together very accurately and itll be fine.... Its a stained glass lap quilt, just lovely. Saw it on etsy. Sewforfunaustralia. Rather unique, lots of cutting, o my lordie, I'm so excited! I'm using Vincent's garden 10" and other batiks in my stash.
But I had to escape triangles and logcabins for a while and plan to quilt one 15" block at a time.. My next 2 quilts are all triangles and I tend to wobble my 1/4 " seams with them. My machine is very jumpy. A girl's gotta make due with what shes got!