Black & White Fabric

Classic Black and White Fabric

For crisp, high-contrast projects, Timeless Treasures' Country Harvest Black and White Buffalo Plaid is a farmhouse favorite for pillows, stockings and table runners. Robert Kaufman's Essex Small Stripe Black adds a relaxed linen-cotton texture. Find more in our dots and stripes collection.

Florals on Black

Black backgrounds make colors glow. Philip Jacobs's Cactus Flower Black for Kaffe Fassett Collective is bold and painterly, while Barbara Brackman's Morris Muse for Moda brings William Morris-inspired elegance in Clover Ebony, Flowering Scroll Ebony and Triple Net Florals Ebony.

Novelty and Holiday Prints

Kids love Hammer Down's Heavy Haulers Black, with excavators, dump trucks and bulldozers on black. For the holidays, Erica Ilene's Holly Jolly White for Dear Stella is a cheerful Christmas print on a crisp white ground.

108" Wide Black Quilt Backing

Finish a large quilt with no seams using BasicGrey's Grunge Hits The Spot Black Dress 108" Wide for Moda. See all our wide backing fabric.

Why Quilters Love Black and White

Black and white creates instant contrast, makes accent colors pop, and never goes out of style. Pair it with red for a bold graphic look, yellow for a cheerful modern quilt, blush for a soft contemporary feel, or navy for a classic, preppy palette.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will black fabric bleed onto white?
Deep blacks can release dye in the first wash. Prewash in cold water with a color catcher sheet before combining black and white fabrics in a quilt.

How do I use black and white fabric in a quilt?
Black and white prints make striking binding, sashing and borders, and work beautifully as a high-contrast background for colorful blocks.

Are black and white prints good for baby quilts?
Yes. High-contrast black and white quilts are a popular, modern choice for nurseries. Browse more in our baby fabric collection.

Ready for a bold, graphic project? Pick a black and white classic or a print on black, add a pop of color, and reach $100 to get free shipping. Local customers can visit our Richmond, TX store to see our fabrics in person.