I machine quilted a 1/2 yard of David's Textile fabric bought at Walmart with poly bobbin thread and cotton thread on top, cotton batting. I toss it in every load of laundry I do and it's been through at least four washing and drying a week for months now. No shredding, some fading (it goes in the bleach wash too), no weakening of fabric anywhere. David's Textile fabric is $2.79 at the Walmart close by that still has fabric. I buy 3 - 5 yards each of the new David Textile fabric that WalMart gets in every month. I'm going to increase my amount because it's too good to last.