Question one: Is it washable? dry clean only? can you test some in the machine? a quilt for use has to be able to be cleaned so I would check that before you start cutting and sewing. It would be horrible to spend so much time, use it and then.. find it cant be washed. Wall hangings are totally safe, table runners, etc. I still only use like with like fabrics. I know crazy quilts have everything under the sun in them and they are fine of course everyone hand washed everything in the olden days. This old gal prefers not to hand wash anything if at all possible. I love brocades they are so rich on the eye.. the slight shimmer is absolutely enjoyable.