Due to the density of weave, they are very stable/non-stretchy. Accuracy in cutting and stitching 1/4" seam is essential. It takes more effort to stretch them around curves. They ravel very little, therefore good in raw edge applique. Due to the density, they are more difficult to needle. In the machine use a microtex 70 wt needle and 50-60 wt thread. Because I stitch the second side of the binding by hand, I don't like to use batik for the binding. I'd recommend machine quilting over hand quilting. For the type quilting I do, I love them.