Fat Quarters, no Selvage?
#1
I'm making a applique wall hanging and I got 3 fat quarters from Joann's for backgrounds. I was just pressing the fabric and noticed that none of the fat quarters have selvege....so when this happens, how do I know which direction to cut my background pieces?
#5
Originally Posted by chicagoshar
Good answer about the stretch factor! Also, fat quarters are 'generally' cut 18" x 22" - the 22" going cross-grain.
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I find that no selvedge is more common at my local quilt shop than at joann's. Usually joann's is the same color as the fabric, but you can tell because of the little "holes" along the edge.
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