I was surprised at how sturdy and thick the quilt was.  The material of the bag seems like good quality. I put it in the machine when it came.  Cause it came with this horrible smell.  The bag came out of the wash looking exactly how i put it in.  Didnt shrink didnt change in size or shape at all and i hang it to dry. Stinky smell was gone and it looked exactly how it came.<br /><br />No wonder people go for vera bradley bags.  This is it people if you want a bag that you could just  throw in the wash hang to dry look cute on this is the bag for you. I suggest find your size find the style you want get a vera bradley!