I bought my first fabric to make a quilt (chose the pattern Hearts and Gizards ) in 1969 when I was 16. I bought 10 yards of a bright green/yellow/orange print and 10 yards of the bright green solid. The fabric was 100% cotton, 36" wide and purchased at my local 5 and 10 department store with my babysitting money. I cut out and made a few blocks but never finished even a small quilt from that fabric. However I did use it to make a 4-H pillow, pin cushions, purse, blouse and a Hallowe'en clown suit for my daughter. Just this fall I used the last of it (I think) in a scrap quilt. I have never seen fabric that has lasted so long! It makes me smile everytime I find another scrap.