tallchick

I too am one that cuts my fabric lengthwise all the time especially for borders and when making log cabin quilts. I’ve never had any issues.

Iceblossom

Many of us prefer cutting borders along the selvedge for the stability of the weave. I typically prefer bias binding, but will use long length of left over backing happily, and not so much cross-wise.

Personally, I find working with stripes a lot of fun and often cut long because of the patterns.

When you do find a design that goes cross-wise across the fabric, be aware that there is usually some "drift" in the design and it will typically not cut straight across with a ruler, but that you have to fussy cut your edge to match the design. It's often designed in, not just a few threads off during the manufacturing process. I'll do that too, if it gives me the look I want.

mmunchkins

I cut both lengthwise and crosswise. The only way I don't cut is the bias way. If you use the accuquilt cutting system, they generally want you to cut lengthwise to decrease stretching.

quiltingshorttimer

the manufacturers print across the width and then repeat--so the design looks like it's going lenghtwise due to the repeat. Cut it whichever direction you want though.

ckcowl

I cut lengthwise often. Jinny Beyer border prints are printed lengthwise so you do not have to piece your borders- I love cutting a 100” border all in one piece having the design perfect l

cashs_mom

Often cut lengthwise, especially when doing borders. I can cut long lengths that way without having to piece them. The biggest difference between lengthwise and crosswise is that there is normally less stretch on the lengthwise cut. but if you cutting quilt pieces that makes little difference and I find that for borders, they seem to lay nice and flat when I cut lengthwise strips.

juliasb

I have cut on the length of the grain many times especially with border prints. This makes for the perfect printed patterns. You can do this if you want to. No quilt police.

Karamarie

I cut whatever way the quilt wants me to. Nothing wrong with lengthwise.