Originally Posted by Lori S
The plus side of decorator fabrics is that most do not fade in sunlight as fast as many quilting cottons. The downside is that most are not made for machine washing, even if they are cotton. The dyes used are not intended for repeat washings and do not stay true after a few washings.
When was the last time you put your couch in the wash?
Agreed, the washing aspect would also concern me if the fabric is going to be used for a quilt that will get heavy usage.