[QUOTE=sarahspins;6067209]Did you iron them before measuring? I have found that because of the way they are rolled up ironing is often needed to help the fabric "relax" again. Some fabrics still on the bolt will measure much less than 44" as well.[/QUOTE
Many fabrics are only 42 inches wide or narrower. (Even some of the brand names like Hoffman and Kaufman were that narrow 20 years ago)