Cotton Fabrics

Quilting Cotton

Quilting cotton is a medium-weight 100% cotton that's easy to cut, press and sew, which makes it the go-to fabric for quilts, pillows, aprons, kids' clothing, bags and home décor. We carry cottons from Moda, Robert Kaufman, FreeSpirit, Riley Blake, Hoffman, Timeless Treasures, Benartex, Andover, Northcott, Windham and more, with new arrivals every week.

Planning a quilt? Use our fabric yardage calculator to find out how much fabric you need for backing and binding before you check out.

Kaffe Fassett Collective

Bold, painterly and full of color, Kaffe Fassett Collective prints are quilters' favorites. Philip Jacobs's oversized roses come in Rose Bloom Opera, Grey and Blue, and his Voluptuous florals come in Green, Pastel and Dark. For sunny color, try Cactus Flower Yellow.

Solid and Woven Cottons

Pair bold prints with Kaffe Fassett Shot Cotton, woven from two colored threads for a subtle shimmer, in shades like Paprika and Wine, or Windham's finely woven Artisan Cotton Green Blue. Browse over 800 colors in our solid fabric collection.

Shop Cotton by Theme

Find the perfect print for every project: Christmas, Halloween, fall, Thanksgiving, floral, plaid, dots and stripes, animal, baby and sports fabric. For bags and décor, see our canvas and barkcloth collections.

Precuts and Wide Backing

Start a quilt faster with fat quarters, charm packs, jelly rolls and layer cakes, or finish it with no seams using 108" wide backing fabric.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is quilting cotton?
Quilting cotton is a medium-weight, tightly woven 100% cotton, usually about 42" to 44" wide. It holds its shape, presses crisply and is easy to sew, making it ideal for quilts and many other projects.

How much fabric do I need to back a throw quilt?
For a throw of about 60" x 70", you'll need about 4⅓ yards of standard-width cotton, pieced, or about 2 yards of 108" wide backing with no seams.

Can I use quilting cotton for clothing?
Yes. It works well for structured garments like skirts, shirts, aprons and kids' clothing. Prewash it first to preshrink.

Should I prewash cotton fabric?
Prewashing removes sizing and preshrinks the fabric. It's especially important for clothing, baby items and deep reds or navies that can release dye.

Ready to start your next project? Browse over 7,000 cottons, mix a print with a coordinating solid, and reach $100 to get free shipping. You'll also earn Royalty Rewards on every purchase. Local customers can visit our Richmond, TX store to shop in person.