Originally Posted by spartan quilter
I found some more big pieces of fabric at the thrift store yesterday, and 2 of the pieces are only 36 inches wide. Is it really as old as I think it is, or can you still buy 36 inch wide fabric? I also got LOTS of denim squares, which I have to square up, and plan on making throws to use at the lake this summer. They wash up so well. I will back them with the florals that are also in the picture. Lots of work ahead of me
Most of the fabric stores up until 1979/1980 had 36 in ch cotton cuts. All the woolworth stores, independant quilting and fabric shops all had 36inc width up until 1979. Robert