Is the fabric suitable for what I want to use it for?
that is the first question that i ask myself when selecting fabric - or anything else, for that matter.
just about everything has "quality" - good, bad/poor, indifferent/so-so.
To a big extent, there is no substitute for experience. I have not figured out a shortcut to getting it.
I am in the wash all components possible before cutting them group. I am convinced this step is worth the extra effort to help get the result/look I prefer .
because I am old(er), I sort of roll my eyes when I see see a fabric described as "quilting cotton".
I would describe most "quilting cottons" as poor quality (low end) bed sheets. ( Comparatively low thread count, comparatively loosely woven to good/fine bedding.)
Last edited by bearisgray; 12-04-2020 at 05:24 AM.