I love batiks because they are so tightly woven. No shredding there. But to your question, I haven't used the Moda fabric, but have experienced significant shrinkage with a loosely woven fabric when it was washed. I have also used some loosely woven fabric that never shrunk. After a couple of experiences of having to double sew all my seams I am very careful to look and feel any fabric I buy. I can love the color, but if that fabric will play a big part in my project, it stays at the store.