when i first started, i did that, too. when i reorganized my stash, they were all refolded like bolts in the fabric shop

You know, I guess in the long run it doesn't, but I couldn't figure it out what direction the fabric was and since it's directional it was confusing me on which way to cut it.

No it probably doesn't matter, but I am just one of those 'must know the way it works' kind of people.

And I did NOT need 6 yards of cow fabric. lolol! I barely need one! haha.

I do that sometimes after pressing to avoid the center crease.

3 yards = 108 inches- so if you have apiece that is 107"x45" it is an inch short of being 3 yards-

It'd make a great backing for a fun quilt!

I think it would be cute backing fabric!

Someone else can correct me, but when it is folded weird like you mentioned, is that a 'flat fold'?

Awhile back some of the members did a farm block type swap, maybe one of them would be interested in it for a backing? Just a thought. Or you could make some appliqué animals yourself. http://www.freeapplique.com/barnyard...spatterns.html

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-119963-1.htm

You've got enough there until the "cows come home"...LOL

It would make a cute backing for several fun quilts. I would refold it and save it for some fun quilts in the future. Since it is 6 yds. it will make several backings.
Sue

There are two ways to tell the warp (length) from the weft (width). One is to look for the selvedges - that's the weft.

If the selvedges have been cut off another way to tell is to stretch a bit between your fingers. The weft usually will have more stretch than the warp.

With that much yardage, if you wanted to use it for sashing or a border, I'd take advantage of cutting it lengthwise.

If your going to cut it into smaller pieces, then it really won't matter how you cut it.