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I agree with WOF needing a diagonal seam to help the eye move over it smoothly.
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Count me for another WOF, not as much stretch as LOF.
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WOF =WIDTH OF FABRIC,USUALLY 42" YOU GALS AND GUYS ARE THE GREAT ONES FOR ALL YOU CONTRIBUTE. YOU CAN FIND A WEB SIGHT (TYPE IN QUILT BORDERS) THAT WILL INSTRUCT YOU HOW TO CUT AND SEW ON THE DIAGONAL. LIFE IS GOOD SMILE peterparley
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I always try to use the length of the fabric even if I have to put seams in it. (seamed on the diagional) It helps keep the quilt square and no wavy borders. I learned this lesson the hard way.
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Originally Posted by campion
Please what is WOF ??
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I don't, I cut my borders the length of the fabric at the very first, and yes I do sometimes have to seam them, but I do this because it will never stretch, where WOF will. I cut a generous length to make sure I have enough, then when the time comes to put them on, I measure thru the center of the quilt, to give me the measurement, then cut both pieces that exact length, and ease in the sides to fit the border length. Then repeat this for the other sides. Sometimes I miter and sometimes not. Jan
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Originally Posted by inletjerry
Count me for another WOF, not as much stretch as LOF.
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Originally Posted by campion
Please what is WOF ??
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WOF is width of fabric.
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Originally Posted by Linda Hawkins
Great, WOF it is!
I thought the quilt police would come after me. ;-) :lol: WOF is fine, but this is what I have learned to do. I use WOF but I piece it on the bias. That way the seam is not as obvious. Press the seams open and steam well. They will lie flat and almost invisible. To cut on the straight, this is what I do. I tear (yes, I said tear) the fabric just a little wider than needed. Then I steam press the strip and trim the edges, torn edge and selvege. Straight every time. I don't think there are any "rules" but this is what I have learned works best. BTW, the least amount of stretch is the LOF. WOF has more give. |
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