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05-03-2021, 09:47 PM

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Cass62

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Originally Posted by tlynnc

By terminal end, I mean the part that is printed with the name and details of the printing for the fabric, which runs along the end. Might this be the same as the Selvedge, I wouldn't be surprised. My fabric ordering background was by the bolt and not for quilting. I didn't know this was so common!

What you're describing is the selvedge. Regardless of size, fabric is cut from the bolt from selvedge to selvedge. This means you will receive at least one selvedge edge on each cut. A width-of-fabric cut will have two selvedge edges, while a fat quarter (which is a half-yard cut in half again on the short side) will only have one selvedge edge. That is normal and to be expected.

Unless you are purchasing pre-cut charms, layer cakes, or the like, there will be selvedges on the fabric. Jelly roll strips have selvedges on each end.

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