I almost always cut the border pieces themselves across the width of the fabric. I never have (or want to buy) enough fabric to cut them lengthwise. I've never had a problem so far doing it this way.
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Originally Posted by salmonsweet
Originally Posted by Holice
bias or diagonal joining.....makes the border look more continuous. doing them straight makes the eye stop at that point.
I've so far joined most of my borders on the bias. I like how it guides the eye along and past the seam. |
Originally Posted by mannem
If you want to add "boarders', make them an offer they can't refuse, but please, please, PLEASE don't cut them. Besides of being illegal, they bleed way too much.
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I do my borders straight!
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Originally Posted by AudreyB
I make all of my borders straight.
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I learned that bias makes the seam "disappear," and I always do it that way.
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Originally Posted by cjr
I always cut width of fabric. Even then there is an occassional stretching
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Originally Posted by barb55
Originally Posted by cjr
I always cut width of fabric. Even then there is an occassional stretching
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Are you referring to borders or bindings? Borders are cut on straight of grain and bindings can be cut across width of fabric or on bias.
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I generally join my borders with straight cuts. Never did a bias cut on them, not sure what the benefit would be if you measure right. I plan to cut my next one off the yardage lengthwise before I make the top. Wanna see how that feels different.
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