I'd suggest the Traditional Groundcloth. I just got back from visiting the people in Greece that make this and they assured me it's designed to be washed and is considered to get "better" after washing! Sort of like aged wine :)
You can also use linen as it is similarly durable. One note: I do not pre-wash these fabrics because it makes it super hard to see the threads while you're stitching. Washing after you've finished your project is just fine.
I'd suggest the Traditional Groundcloth. I just got back from visiting the people in Greece that make this and they assured me it's designed to be washed and is considered to get "better" after washing! Sort of like aged wine :)
You can also use linen as it is similarly durable. One note: I do not pre-wash these fabrics because it makes it super hard to see the threads while you're stitching. Washing after you've finished your project is just fine.