As far as I know, there are both good quality fabrics. The primary difference is the size. The larger Wichelt piece allows for a 3-inch border around your project and the smaller Charles Craft piece allows for a 2-inch border. It really depends on how you intend to finish your work. If you're framing it, a 3-inch border is generally preferred. Perhaps some of the other stitchers on this chat board will have additional thoughts, recommendations, opinions.

Hello,

The Charles Craft is a pre-packaged fabric, it will be slightly stiffer due to it being packaged while the Wichelt is a higher quality of fabric that gets cut down here in our warehouse for orders. Because it's Aida fabric, it will still be stiff but will loosen up when being worked on. Both are still very good so it just depends on what you prefer working with :) Hope this helps :) Thank you!

~Kristi @ ECS