Originally Posted by
auntpiggylpn
Sometimes if the weave is looser it will tighten up after washing it. I've had some cheaper fabric turn into a nice feeling fabric after I have laundered it. And some have remained thin enough to read a newspaper thru.
I took a class from a fabric expert who said that the difference was because of the many finishes that are done to the quilt store fabrics .Only 3 finishes are done on Jo anns and Walmart and 6 or7 are done on quilt store fabrics .These finishes protect the farics life time of wear and ability to hold color.I proved this to myself when I made placemats .THe applique farics from Joanns faded and the quilt store stuff stayed bright and did not crack on the binding as Joanns did. These 6 or 7 Finishes cost money but you can shop sales on line which is what I do and pay Joanns prices for quality.