Originally Posted by
Schill93
So does the softer feel come from the loser weave or less density? If so, then what creates the soft feel of the heavier more expensive quilt store fabrics. It seems the very cheap Quilter's Showcase and the expensive designer brand quilt fabrics are both soft with the difference in the weight. Whereas, most other cheaper fabrics are stiff and rough to the touch (what I refer to as cardboard fabric)
I'm very interested in this question, as well. Speaking about texture after washing, Benartex fabrics seem quite silky, whereas many Moda fabrics seem heavier and coarser. I love the texture of Art Gallery fabrics, which is very, very thin and almost papery. Would love to understand this better.