Best way to get large yardage to cut straight

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03-06-2013, 09:41 AM

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IBQUILTIN

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If you need larger pieces, say for a back, you can straighten it in sections. I bought a bunch of yardage from a quilt shop that was closing and managed to straighten it and ruler fold it by doing it in sections without cutting. Most of what I got was still on the bolt, so you know how large those pieces were.

03-07-2013, 04:06 PM

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yorkie luv

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Sorry for the stupid question, but once you get it straight, do you cut along the salvage or against it, or does it matter?

03-07-2013, 04:26 PM

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this has been a great thread... I've always wondered this, but didn't ask... Thanks everyone!!

03-08-2013, 07:06 AM

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ShirlinAZ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie luv

Sorry for the stupid question, but once you get it straight, do you cut along the salvage or against it, or does it matter?

If I am cutting borders and binding I cut with the length of the fabric when I have that much length. If I am cutting strips for piecing I cut across the fabric. The crosswise has a smidgeon more give than the lengthwise, so I prefer it for easing patches/blocks together. If you cut your borders from the crosswise you will almost always end up needing to piece them.