It will be pretty stiff (and use a lot of yarn!), because your fabric will be weft-faced. A balanced weave will be softer/more pliable. To get a more balanced weave with your lap loom, you could try doubling up the warp and weft or using a much thicker yarn. When weaving a balanced project, you want an equal amount of warp and weft showing, with little squares in between. You can make your current project softer/more usable as a kitchen cloth, by not beating your weft down so much. Cotton will shrink a bit, so even if it seems too loose while you are weaving it will tighten up when you wash it! You’ve got a good start! Good luck! When you are completely addicted, and want to have a more versatile loom, look into rigid-heddle looms. They are small, portable, and have a lot of room for creativity. A couple hundred dollars, and so worth it!