did a non-rag quilt with homespuns--no problem. I did prewash (I ususally don't) and pressed with Best Press. I didn't do any pinking--especially not with a rotary cutter as it chews up the mat. Once you get it on the bat and backing and quilt, it should be fine. You don't want to make up the top and then let it sit around for years, being shifted from one pile to another--then it will fray!