Quilter's Fabric Handy Pocket Guide: Tips & Advice for Selection, Care & Storage
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Quilter's Fabric Handy Pocket Guide - Alex Anderson
FABRIC GRAIN
Selvages When fabric is produced, the threads are woven in two directions, creating a lengthwise and crosswise grain. The long, finished edges of the fabric are called the selvages.
Straight of grain The lengthwise and crosswise grain is called the straight of grain. The lengthwise grain runs parallel to the selvages and has little, if any stretch. The crosswise grain, which runs across the fabric from selvage to selvage, has a little stretch.
Bias The bias, which runs diagonally across the fabric in any direction, has lots of stretch. Because of this, handle any bias edges—whether cutting them, sewing them, or pressing them—very carefully to avoid distortion.
New fabrics continue to appear in the marketplace, and we quilters do love the new stuff! Colors and styles come and go, and it’s always a good idea to take advantage of the opportunities when we see them. An infusion of even a few trendy colors and prints can add freshness to your quilt.
I’m always on the lookout for fabrics to expand and enrich my stash, and when I find something I like or that I know will fill a gap in my collection, I buy at least ⅓