I went to a fabric shop in Elkader Iowa Saturday and bought some fabric. When they measured it, they used a measuring device that I haven't seen in a LOT of years. You just pull the fabric thru it and it tells you how much fabric there is! :lol: I remember them from my childhood at the Ben Franklin store

I remember them also and not just at BF. It looked so much easier that the way that some of them do it now.

About a month ago I purchased batting at JoAnns and that is what they used! I too was amazed. It really is a great idea reborn.

At least this way you get a true measurement. I still like to buy fabric at the LQS, they give a little extra, but only charge for what you asked for. It sure does make up for some of the non-straight cutting.

I would love to find one of those gadgets! I remember they cut a slice in the fabric to tear it too.

I remember too but can't remember where.
Yesterday I was at Joann's and the sweetest little lady waited on me. SHOCK! lol
I'm going to look for her next time :D

LOL, I had to help the kid in Walmart measure my fabric last night. I pulled him out of electronics, and he didnt have a clue what to do! He needed one of those!

I remember that tool from Ben Franklin's too.

It even snipped it to be cut or ripped.

hmmm,i've seen that done with decorator fabrics.

I think that is great, as long as they measure from the top to the bottom. I get so frustrated at JoAnns because they don't use the groove to cut, or a ruler, so the top is rarely the same as the bottom. I have had some off as much as two inches. JoAnns rarely gives me a full yard. I guess they have a strict policy about not giving even an inch more.

Yesterday I went to my LQS and spent A LOT. I wanted to support them, even though I found the fabric for less on-line. Anyway, their markings on their board automatically give an extra inch, so I am sure I am always getting what I need. I am going to be a busy bee today, cleaning and then SEWING, since I have all this wonderful new fabric to use.