I have 2 very heavy quilts on my bed now and the fabric feels like home decor fabric. It's thick and tough, but soft and pretty, yet the batting is very heavy and fluffy. Not sure what it's made of but talk about keeping warm in the winter! I don't think I can make one of these on my small machine, it is more of a long arm project. Either way, when I find them at yard sales or thrift shops I grab them since there are 6 beds to keep warm in the winter!