The only time I tear fabric is when I need L-O-N-G lengthwise strips for sashing or borders. Other than that, I match up the selveges, and like others have said, the cut, or even torn edges across the width don't always match. But tearing blocks will most certainly distort them.
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tear off the selvage edge, never try to find grain by the selvege edge or by stretching fabric. tearing should be enough to get you square, though you could still use the two ruler method and use your torn edge as your guide.
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Very good advice Prism. Thanks!
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I would never tear cross grain or across the width of the fabric. It's not surprising that fabric torn that way is uneven. I tear only lengthwise to make borders, and allow enough in the torn width to trim in case the edges are too ragged. Even so, sometimes fabric will behave in weird ways. All depends on quality of the weaving, I believe, which really translates into the quality of the fabric.
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Originally Posted by Nammie to 7
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When ironing my fabric I match the selvage edges and adjusting until the fabric hangs straight at the folded edge. The cut edges may not match. Once the fabric is ironed I use the two ruler method to square the fabric.
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
(Post 5956478)
the fabric must "hang" straight and then you meet the selvages, not match them. the fold is the important thing, then cut the end straight and go from there.
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Thanks for all this information. I am not an expert at quilting, but I have noted that being square is a better "whole" idea, than trying to make it a 'perfect" one. Being 1/4 inch off is miraculous from my standpoint!! I would be thrilled to get this close sometimes.
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Originally Posted by vwhit24
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Thanks for all this information. I am not an expert at quilting, but I have noted that being square is a better "whole" idea, than trying to make it a 'perfect" one. Being 1/4 inch off is miraculous from my standpoint!! I would be thrilled to get this close sometimes.
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On grain isn't very important in quilt making. Make sure the fold hangs straight, fold in half again and cut.
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
(Post 5956478)
the fabric must "hang" straight and then you meet the selvages, not match them. the fold is the important thing, then cut the end straight and go from there.
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