Sandi's Quilted Touch

+++++Fabric Grain+++++ Fabric Grain affects the way fabric will react to what you do with it-- AND even how you handle it.There are three types of fabric grain. Lengthwise grain-- refers to the threads in fabric which run the length of the fabric, parallel to the selvage of the fabric. Crosswise grain --are the threads that run perpendicular to the selvage of the fabric or the cut edge of the fabric as it comes off the bolt. Bias grains -- the thread line that is at a right ...angle to the lengthwise and crosswise grain of the fabric as it is on the bolt. The bias has stretch in woven fabric and will react differently than a piece that has been cut on the straight or crosswise grain. +++++Woven Fabric+++++ When you are working with woven fabric, the lengthwise and crosswise grain will "give" very little. Depending on the tightness of the weave of the fabric but it will not stretch. The Bias grain however will stretch, making the bias grain a perfect spot to "wack" your block out of shape. Because the bias grain does react differently than the lengthwise or crosswise grain it may require special handling. +++++Bias grain+++++ is the thread line that is at a forty five degree angle to the lengthwise and crosswise grain of the fabric as it is on the bolt. The bias has stretch in woven fabric and will react differently than a piece that has been cut on the straight or crosswise grain.

Yesterday I took some time for myself and make some new placemats. How many of you still use placemats?

Good Morning, I hope this beautiful day is one you will enjoyGood Morning, I hope this beautiful day is one you will enjoy

This Kit is now available here at Sand's Quilted Touch. All the fabric "Northcott" is the same as shown in this pattern, I didn't sub any of it with anything else. All the fabric to make this top including the binding and pattern included. This is a big quilt 78" X 96" all for only $110.00. You can pay using Paypal

Time to get a couple more kits cut and get a quilt on the machine.Time to get a couple more kits cut and get a quilt on the machine.

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++++Fabric Grain+++++ Fabric Grain affects the way fabric will react to what you do with it-- AND even how you handle it.There are three types of fabric grain. Lengthwise grain-- refers to the threads in fabric which run the length of the fabric, parallel to the selvage of the fabric. Crosswise grain --are the threads that run perpendicular to the selvage of the fabric or the cut edge of the fabric as it comes off the bolt. Bias grains -- the thread line that is at a right a...ngle to the lengthwise and crosswise grain of the fabric as it is on the bolt. The bias has stretch in woven fabric and will react differently than a piece that has been cut on the straight or crosswise grain. +++++Woven Fabric+++++ When you are working with woven fabric, the lengthwise and crosswise grain will "give" very little. Depending on the tightness of the weave of the fabric but it will not stretch. The Bias grain however will stretch, making the bias grain a perfect spot to "wack" your block out of shape. Because the bias grain does react differently than the lengthwise or crosswise grain it may require special handling. +++++Bias grain+++++ is the thread line that is at a forty five degree angle to the lengthwise and crosswise grain of the fabric as it is on the bolt. The bias has stretch in woven fabric and will react differently than a piece that has been cut on the straight or crosswise grain.

Straight Grain Cuts Straight grain patches, fabric pieces with edges cut parallel to either straight grain, are less likely to stretch out of shape than pieces with edges cut along the bias, because the interwoven threads give their cut edges extra support.Cuts along the lengthwise grain are less stretchy than crosswise grain cuts:Unlike the moving weft threads, the warp threads were firmly attached to the loom during the weaving process, holding them in place and enhancing ...their structure. The interlaced weft threads help stabilize the warp threads. There are usually more warp threads per square inch than there are weft threads. The extra density adds strength.When to Use Straight Grain CutsFabric squares and rectangles are nearly always cut with their edges along the straight grains to minimize stretch during sewing and handling. Because they do not stretch easily, long strips cut on the lengthwise grain make good quilt borders and sashing. They can stabilize and help you square-up the outer edges of blocks or quilt tops. Sashing strips with long edges along the lengthwise grain add stability to blocks. Fabric Grain Stretch Test Cut a small square of cotton fabric with edges parallel to the straight grains.+++++Tug on the fabric side to side, along one straight grain, then tug from the other direction. Do you feel and see a difference? Did you notice slightly less stretch in one direction? That was the lengthwise grain.+++++Now tug on the square from corner to corner--along the bias. It probably stretched quite a bit, and if you tugged too hard it may have become permanently distorted.Becoming accustomed to stretch differences helps you identify lengthwise and crosswise grain in scrap patches with no selvages, like those small squares quilters love to swap!Experiment with fabric grain. It won't take long until you understand the best ways to place grain in your quilts in order to achieve the results you're looking for.What are grey -- or-- greige GoodsA fabric in the condition in which it leaves the loom or knitting machine, i.e. before any bleaching, dyeing or finishing treatment has been given to it.In some countries, particularly on the North American continent, the term "greige" (or griege) is used. For woven goods, the term "loomstate" is frequently used as an alternative. In the linen and lace trades, the term "brown goods" is used.

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Straight Grain Cuts Straight grain patches, fabric pieces with edges cut parallel to either straight grain, are less likely to stretch out of shape than pieces with edges cut along the bias, because the interwoven threads give their cut edges extra support.Cuts along the lengthwise grain are less stretchy than crosswise grain cuts:Unlike the moving weft threads, the warp threads were firmly attached to the loom during the weaving process, holding them in place and enhancing ...their structure. The interlaced weft threads help stabilize the warp threads. There are usually more warp threads per square inch than there are weft threads. The extra density adds strength.When to Use Straight Grain CutsFabric squares and rectangles are nearly always cut with their edges along the straight grains to minimize stretch during sewing and handling. Because they do not stretch easily, long strips cut on the lengthwise grain make good quilt borders and sashing. They can stabilize and help you square-up the outer edges of blocks or quilt tops. Sashing strips with long edges along the lengthwise grain add stability to blocks. Fabric Grain Stretch Test Cut a small square of cotton fabric with edges parallel to the straight grains.+++++Tug on the fabric side to side, along one straight grain, then tug from the other direction. Do you feel and see a difference? Did you notice slightly less stretch in one direction? That was the lengthwise grain.+++++Now tug on the square from corner to corner--along the bias. It probably stretched quite a bit, and if you tugged too hard it may have become permanently distorted.Becoming accustomed to stretch differences helps you identify lengthwise and crosswise grain in scrap patches with no selvages, like those small squares quilters love to swap!Experiment with fabric grain. It won't take long until you understand the best ways to place grain in your quilts in order to achieve the results you're looking for.What are grey -- or-- greige GoodsA fabric in the condition in which it leaves the loom or knitting machine, i.e. before any bleaching, dyeing or finishing treatment has been given to it.In some countries, particularly on the North American continent, the term "greige" (or griege) is used. For woven goods, the term "loomstate" is frequently used as an alternative. In the linen and lace trades, the term "brown goods" is used.

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+++++Fabric Grain+++++ Fabric Grain affects the way fabric will react to what you do with it-- AND even how you handle it.There are three types of fabric grain. Lengthwise grain-- refers to the threads in fabric which run the length of the fabric, parallel to the selvage of the fabric. Crosswise grain --are the threads that run perpendicular to the selvage of the fabric or the cut edge of the fabric as it comes off the bolt. Bias grains -- the thread line that is at a right ...angle to the lengthwise and crosswise grain of the fabric as it is on the bolt. The bias has stretch in woven fabric and will react differently than a piece that has been cut on the straight or crosswise grain. +++++Woven Fabric+++++ When you are working with woven fabric, the lengthwise and crosswise grain will "give" very little. Depending on the tightness of the weave of the fabric but it will not stretch. The Bias grain however will stretch, making the bias grain a perfect spot to "wack" your block out of shape. Because the bias grain does react differently than the lengthwise or crosswise grain it may require special handling. +++++Bias grain+++++ is the thread line that is at a forty five degree angle to the lengthwise and crosswise grain of the fabric as it is on the bolt. The bias has stretch in woven fabric and will react differently than a piece that has been cut on the straight or crosswise grain.

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Thought it was about time to post a customers quilt

Yesterday I took some time for myself and make some new placemats. How many of you still use placemats?

Good MorningGood Morning

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I just love this quilt, I quilted it in Dec 2018

Today some spring cleaning, yesterday I put down 3 yards of mulch at the church and here.Today some spring cleaning, yesterday I put down 3 yards of mulch at the church and here.