Originally Posted by ndgirl

Be very careful when shopping for newly stocked fabric. It may not be the width - 42-44" to which you are accustomed - Walmart or other places. While raising prices, some companies are also making their fabric narrower, some at 40" which doesn't sound like a lot, but it can make a tremendous difference in your finished product if you aren't aware. I've noticed it in our Walmart, which is enlarging the fabric department, and the clerks and I are on a first name basis due to my frequent stops and they confirmed this also.