Tunie

I am in the process of getting ready to sew the lattice/sashing to my quilt blocks. I would like to know if it's best to cut my strips on the straight of the fabric or the crossgrain. The quilt blocks will be set on point. I'm concerned with the bias blocks. Thanks, Tunie

Jim's Gem

Welcome from Southern California. I usually cut my sashing from selvedge to selvedge.

kluedesigns

i would do straight of grain

Prism99

The grainline running parallel to the selvedge is less stretchy than the crosswise grain of the fabric (cut selvedge to selvedge), so I'd cut the strips parallel to the selvedge. They will be the most stable when sewing.

bearisgray

Ig your blocks are all the same size, cut parallel to the selvage.

If you need to do some easing to make the blocks work, cut crosswise.

Tunie

Thanks for your quick reply! I appreciate it! Tunie

Tunie

Thanks for your reply...I think I will do the same! I appreciate the help! Tunie

Tunie

Thanks for the quick reply! You all seem to think the same...I'll do it! Tunie

texasannie

Tunie is a very unusual name. I once knew a girl by that name in New Mexico!! Welcome to the group!