barking-rabbit

Regardless has to how cut the binding, he is going to love this quilt so much, someone will need to replace the binding in 20 years any way.

DOTTYMO

I cut that way when I don't have enough fabric to cut any other way. Forget it and begin another project.
your grandson will just enjoy the quilt you made and not realise you don't like the binding.

justflyingin

I, too, thought that you had cut a hole somewhere important.

I can't even imagine unpicking a binding because I cut it on the straight grain, or across the grain, or slightly off, or whatever. It'll be fine! Enjoy quilting.

What kind of instructors give such rigid rules, anyway?

justflyingin

This was exactly what I was thinking.

ruby2shoes

Thankyou everyone.....most appreciated; feeling much better.

weezie

Width of fabric binding being preferred is news to me. I'm not joking; I've never heard that before. I've been making quilts for 20 years and have always cut it from the length of the fabric (and will continue to do) unless I need bias binding.

donna873

The only time I cut my on the bias is if I have curves to go around, I have never had any problems.

Nanax4

I'd say have a drink of your whiskey. Think about the quilt and how lovely it is. Have another drink of whiskey. Take another sip of whiskey for good measure.

Ok. It's fine. Wrap up the quilt in a cool bag with cool tissue paper. Have another sip of whiskey. Present the quilt to the grandson. Enjoy all the pleasure he will take in the quilt when he opens it. Hug him up good before you leave.

Go home. Have another whiskey. Life is good.

carolynjo

Relax! You're okay. The lengthwise cut will provide stability and I can't tell that the edges wear out any faster. Go get that big glass of vino, put your feet up and watch a favorite movie. No one will care and he'll love the quilt.

Friday1961

>>>>>The good news is that even though bindings cut on the straight of grain do wear more quickly