I have Moda extra wide in white and cream that is as nice as any quilting cotton. On the other hand, some of what we sold at JoAnn's when I worked there was thin and rough. Washing?? Of course. Last night I started to cut binding with two pieces of the same fabric - one washed, one not. There was an inch difference in the width. That's a lot in 40+ inches. Needless to say, I washed the second one. Timeless Treasures Fantasia, so not an inexpensive fabric.