Originally Posted by
maryb44662
I remember when you could only get 36" wide fabric. It was wonderful when they came out with the 44-45" width and some 60" width.
Oh do I remember those days!! I have made pillowcases with LQS fabric and (washed) there is as much as a 4" difference between the 3 pieces of fabric I use. I assume I will get no more than 40" from a piece of fabric washed -- and I have fits making pillow cases when I don't 42".