generally the width of fabrics is written on the end of the bolt= along with fiber content and price- fabrics vary from
36" wide up to 44" and even 54"----it is always a good idea to check- it is not some trick- it's been that way for a long long time (since they started putting fabric on bolts)
it is (normal) for fabrics sold to quilt shops to pretty much be 40"-44" wide- but in other markets like joannes or hancocks where they sell apparel fabrics and fabrics for many other uses it is common to find other widths.

Thanks for the heads up. But even at 42", by the time you cut off selvages you could come up a little narrow for a pillowcase, I cut my standard cases at 41".

So what else is new? I bought coffee and the can is about 1 in shorter. Bought Puffs and they are 1/2 in shorter. Prices go up and the product shrinks. Two price increases in one! What a deal.

I've noticed that some of the new fabrics coming in are 42" of 43" wide now. Also the bolts we get (WM) are now only 8 yards on a bolt instead of the 10 it used to be.

Phyllis
QuiltingGrannie

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.

When I figure my bindings and such, I just base things on 40". That way I am usually safe no matter which fabric I choose.

When buying fabric I always have planned on 40" width and I'm usually pretty safe. That would take into account "skinnier" fabric and after washing. So far it's worked for me.

Wow! Thannks for letting us know. I will try to be more alert now and check the bolt end.

Went to hancocks yesterday and bought some fabric for block swap, asked the girl to cut me 1/4 yard of two peices, took it home to wash and press, measured fabric it was 12 in. & 13 in , confused here thought, 1/4 yard was 9 inches, checked receipt it said .25 yards. this was a first for me usually girls are more accurate than that.