that was really interesting to learn about, and if I ever buy the entire bolt, I will have it measured out first.
A post note is this....I live in a smal coastal town in California with a 'soon to become' super Wal-mart. I have made friends with the clerks there, and upon asking what came of the 'cardboard' bolts, I found they were trashed or recycled or given away. Since I make and give away free 21 rag dolls and 24 inch rag dolls to kids withcancer and other devestating diseases, (see my topic for more info) and since generous hearts across the U.S.A. have sent so much fabric my way, I asked if they would save some empty fabric bolts for me. So far I have washed , ironed and put on the bolts 60 packages of fabric. Now I can easily see what fabrics are there to cut out the bodies, dresses, blue jeans, etc . What a godsend that was for me. Really helpful...so heres a thanks to the walmart clerks and the giving hearts of those who went out of their way to help these sick children.