In early textile history in the American colonies chintz from England was highly sought for use in quilts. Most often it was used to applique,' borderie perse' (sp?) style. It was very expensive to purchase. Chintz was most often used in home textiles and was a finish applied to twill weave fabric. It was prized because of its beautiful designs. It should hold up well in a quilt. In the 90's it was made into custom comforters and matching draperies. Generally it had beautiful floral designs