Originally Posted by Shelbie
It sounds as if your fabric is poly/cotton broadcloth in spite of what the tag said. Poly/cotton is thin and slippery just like you dexcribe. It also likes to pucker if it is not pinned well and definately draws up when you iron it with a hot iron. It's not you or your quilting skills, it's the lousy (did I say that?) fabric!
You described exactly what is going on..Plus it ravels BAD!! Even using my rotary cutter which is sharp( cut my finger and didn't know it) The fabric starts shredding..I may end up scrapping this fabric and starting over..But, first I will try starching it heavy and see if that helps any..