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Originally Posted by ghostrider
(Post 7861107)
I use lengthwise grain for the side borders and crosswise grain for the top and bottom ones. When the quilt is complete, the border grain is going the same way all around. With many fabrics, especially solids which I use very often, the color looks different when viewed lengthwise vs crosswise.
Also, some fabrics look different when looking top to bottom or bottom to top - such as velveteens and corduroys. Some solid prints do that, too. |
I do the same as most of those who have commented - if I have enough fabric and the pattern on the fabric allows it so there is no directional considerations, I prefer to cut borders lengthwise so that there are no seams - I feel that it is easy to work with and it appears to have greater stability/strength with one continuous "frame" for each side.
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I always cut my borders WOF. Never stretchy.
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Yes, Beth, borders cut lengthwise of the grain are more stable (not as stretchy). I always cut my borders lengthwise of the grain. There is less stretch in the fabric lengthwise, and, provided the yardage is long enough, it eliminates piecing of the borders.
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