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10-08-2011, 08:14 AM

#31

feffertim

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Originally Posted by QuiltingHaven

Okay, I am not the only new quilter here and pardon me for not knowing but what is "WOF?" I am still getting use to the new English OMG!

width of fabric

10-08-2011, 08:47 AM

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mucky

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I like diagonal seams in bindings.

10-08-2011, 08:54 AM

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Deborahlees

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Originally Posted by QuiltingHaven

Okay, I am not the only new quilter here and pardon me for not knowing but what is "WOF?" I am still getting use to the new English OMG!

WOF= Width of Fabric....
now how about IMHO ?????(in my humble opinion)

10-08-2011, 09:29 AM

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Wunder-Mar

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Originally Posted by mom-6

Depending on the fabric used your seam may be less obvious if on the diagonal.

Yep - this is what I was taught, too.

10-08-2011, 09:44 AM

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Honchey

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Width of fabric... :P

10-08-2011, 10:10 AM

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mariehughey

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I'm new to this site. Not a clue what a WOF is and can't seem to figure it out based on responses. Could someone clarify?

10-08-2011, 10:27 AM

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new.....what is a WOF

10-08-2011, 10:28 AM

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singalong

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Originally Posted by singalong

new.....what is a WOF

SORRY...SEE THAT IT MEANS WIDTH OF FABRIC :D

10-08-2011, 12:30 PM

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Grambi

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The woman who taught me to quilt advised that if the borders have to be pieced to make sure the seams were on opposite ends of the quilt (not straight across the quilt from each other)as this would make them less obvious.

10-08-2011, 03:19 PM

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I have been quilting for 40 years and have always made straight seems on my borders or sashings when they need to be really long. A diagonal seam would mean you are cutting on the bias, which means you are going to have stretch. I can't see where this would be good or beneficial for borders.