This red, grey and cream new cotton fabric is tea towelling weight and reminiscent of french seaside cottage decor. You could make some great tea towels, or large throw cushions, but I imagine it used for a modern stitching background. I think because it makes me think of lined paper! Colourfast & machine washable. Order by 1/2 meter increments. 1 in the order box will be 1/2 meter X 44″ wide, 2 will be 1 meter (39″ x 44″ wide). Your fabric will be sent in one continuous piece The fabric is 44″ wide. Machine wash in lukewarm water, remove from dryer before fully dry, press if desired. This fabric has very little shrinkage and keep their colour and body when washed.