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10-21-2010, 11:39 AM

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quiltin fool

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I agree with WOF needing a diagonal seam to help the eye move over it smoothly.

10-21-2010, 02:10 PM

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inletjerry

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Count me for another WOF, not as much stretch as LOF.

10-21-2010, 04:17 PM

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peterparley

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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

10-21-2010, 05:03 PM

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Sharon Chaffino

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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.

10-21-2010, 07:38 PM

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Gerbie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by campion

Please what is WOF ??

WOF is the width of the fabric ( when the fabric is folded selvage to selvage together, cutting from the selvage to the fold. Straight of the grain is where the selvage runs. I hope this makes sense.

10-21-2010, 10:45 PM

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mshawii

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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

10-21-2010, 10:47 PM

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mshawii

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Quote:

Originally Posted by inletjerry

Count me for another WOF, not as much stretch as LOF.

Try stretching Length, verses WOF, I think you will find it just the opposite. Use your mat to check it out.

10-22-2010, 04:20 AM

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#1piecemaker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by campion

Please what is WOF ??

My guess would be "Width of Fabric"
Don't you just love it????

10-22-2010, 10:37 AM

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sylvia77

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WOF is width of fabric.

10-22-2010, 11:58 AM

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GailG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Linda Hawkins

Great, WOF it is!
I thought the quilt police would come after me. ;-)

Haven't you heard??!!! There are NO quilt police!

: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.