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Tearing Fabric

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Hummingbird
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Re: Tearing Fabric

Post by Hummingbird » Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:36 am

ARGHHHHH! I have to admit that I'm still a 'Cringer" when it comes to tearing fabric but I'm trying to be open-minded here, LOL.

Can I ask? Are the pros and cons to tearing as opposed to cutting?

Thanks!

Nancy
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CaroleJ
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Re: Tearing Fabric

Post by CaroleJ » Wed Nov 21, 2007 4:52 am

Nancy, if the fabric is good quality and you tear across the width, you will quickly find the straight grain. Cutting on the straight grain means straighter strips, easier piecing, and a smoother quilt top.

That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!
Carole
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TheKid
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Re: Tearing Fabric

Post by TheKid » Thu Nov 22, 2007 1:10 pm

Tearing also takes more fabric for the pattern. Eleanor never washes her fabric. So, it is all a matter of what you are used to doing.
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