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Custom Quilting Fabric

Quilting fabric is become increasingly popular, as quilt making continues to be a trending craft. Fabric for quilting can be traditional or contemporary. Find out more about these textiles, and how they can work for your quilting project.

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Marbled Velvet

Stunning pile. Dappled effect adds movement & depth. Shiny face reflects the light. 220gsm. Cushions, curtains, bedding.

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Soft Velvet

Elegant, short pile. Super sharp print quality. Gorgeous drape. 280gsm. Soft print quality. Cushions, interiors, bedding, quilts.

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100% Silk Satin

100% real silk. Smooth, shiny, flowing drape. Natural sheen to face, luxury handle. Beddings, pillowcases.

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Duchess Satin

Tightly woven poly. Smooth, glossy sateen face, matt structured backing. Opaque, 200gsm. Ideal for fashion, furnishings.

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Cotton Twill

100% natural cotton. 200gsm. Smooth and soft face with a matt reverse. Easy to handle. Very tight twill weave, locks in heat.

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Cotton Linen

All natural fabric. 95% cotton/5% linen. Cool and smooth on the skin, with some stretch. Slightly stiff finish. 228gsm.

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Peached Poly Sheeting

Strong woven peached poly sheeting blend. 130gsm. Feels like cotton. Smooth, anti-wrinkle with a subtle sheen.

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Cotton Satin

100% natural cotton satin weave. 172gsm. Smooth face with matt finish. Reflects & absorbs the light. Crisp and cool to touch.

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Monroe Satin

Smooth sateen faced twill with a slight shine and fluid drape. 160gsm. Durable, taut, good for bags, garments, bedding, quilts.

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Lucent Satin

Lightweight double faced sateen. 120gsm. High lustre, shimmery. Semi transparent, taut. Clothes, scarves, bedding, lingerie.

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Voille de Ville

Stiff, non-fray, splash-proof woven poly. 120gsm. Delicate net texture with shiny face. Ideal for furnishings, bedding, quilts.

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Plush Velvet

Stretchy, sumptuous & warm. Thick fluffy pile. 250gsm. Water absorbent. Bold clear colours. Interior furnishings, bedding.

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Velvet Shimmer

Soft with reinforced woven back. Slightly stiff, holds shape well. Shimmery face. 371gsm. Ideal for upholstery, quilting, bedding.

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Organic Cotton Poplin

100% Janice poplin organic cotton weave 135gsm. Authentic slubbing effect. Cream base with no stretch. Good for bedding.

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Silk Twill

100% real silk. Beautiful twill weave. Lightweight, durable, strong colour and print detail. Soft with a lovely drape. 54gsm.

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What is quilting fabric?

Quilting fabric is a general term for any fabric which can be used for making decorative or functional quilts. Quilting is an ancient art which has crossed over from a traditional art form to a mainstream one.

A quilt is a sandwich of materials usually made with a top pieced of smaller cuts (patchwork quilting fabrics) with a bottom layer of a solid cloth and a centre layer of batting. These layers are basted and quilted together by hand or machine to bond them and create the final quilt.

Fabric for quilting can vary from cotton and linen to silk and satin. Quilting cottons are medium weight cottons and tend to feel stiffer while holding their shape quite well. When choosing quilting fabric online the qualities of the textiles should be made clear.

Popular choices for patchwork quilting fabrics:

Quilters Weight Cotton
Satin
Cotton Satin
Silk Satin
Poplin
Cotton Silk Blend
Cotton Twill
Voile
Velvet
Polycotton Blends

How is it manufactured?

Each quilting fabric is made with a slightly different manufacturing process.

Quilter’s cotton is made from naturally grown cotton which is harvested and manufactured either by hand or machine. Textile mills process raw bales of cotton into yarn using techniques such as carding, combing and spinning to produce the yarn.

Silk, however, is an animal protein fibre which is produced by certain insects to make their cocoons. It is harvested and treated to make silk from the fibres.

Textiles such as satin and velvet are types of weaves which can be made from silk, cotton or other fibres.

Purposes of quilting fabric

Quilting materials have grown in popularity as quilting has become an increasingly favoured hobby. The purpose of quilting fabric is to make a quilt – patchwork or other. They can also be used to make quilted clothing and apparel, such as dressing gowns, bed jackets, coats, skiwear, snowsuits, body warmers, hoods and more.

Different materials provide a range of textures, drapes, weights and weaves. The purposes of these fabrics are to provide your quilt with character, depth, design and flair. Fabric for quilting depends on what you want your final project to look like and what its main purpose is.

Properties

The properties of fabric for quilting can vary from material to material. Traditionally, Quilter’s weight cotton has been used in quilt making however increasingly, crafters and designers are choosing more varied textiles to create their quilts. Some of these materials and their properties include:

Cotton – comfortable, soft, colour retention, prints well, durable
Satin – glossy, luxe, woven, delicate, a fabric blend
Silk – low density, resilient, insulating, strong, shimmers, comfortable
Linen – durable, stronger when wet, natural, creases easily, smooth and cool
Voile - lightweight, semi-sheer, woven, soft, silky, gentle drape
Poplin – soft, non-stretch, matt, opaque, tight, plain weave
Velvet – soft, luxurious, non-stretch, opaque, strong, durable

Advantages of quilting fabric

The advantage of using fabric for quilting is that these specific textiles are created for this specific use. Quality cotton quilting fabric is less prone to shrinkage and bleeding and has less chemicals in the material. A quilt is all about the fabric used to make it, so, realistically, if the cloth is tightly woven enough to cover the batting and be secured by stitching, then any fabric can be used.

Quilt making is a true art form and a major advantage of this is that the material choice can truly fall to the crafter or artist. This is why patchwork quilts are so popular – you can select several kinds of cloth to create one statement quilt. Scraps of cloth become significant once again and meaning is put behind every piece.

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Fabrics

Custom Quilting Fabric

Rated ‘Excellent’

1-2 Days Production

Exclusive Discounts

Speedy delivery

Marbled Velvet

Soft Velvet

100% Silk Satin

Duchess Satin

Cotton Twill

Cotton Linen

Peached Poly Sheeting

Cotton Satin

Monroe Satin

Lucent Satin

Voille de Ville

Plush Velvet

Velvet Shimmer

Organic Cotton Poplin

Silk Twill

We offer discounts

Wholesale

Students

Dropshipping

What is quilting fabric?

How is it manufactured?

Purposes of quilting fabric

Properties

Advantages of quilting fabric