Muslin Fabric

Moda Muslin Mates

Moda's Muslin Mates are quilters' favorite background fabrics: they read as a solid from a distance, with a subtle tone-on-tone design up close. Choose Falling Snow in White or Muslin, Vine in White or Muslin, or Swirls in Muslin and Natural.

Aged Muslin by Marcus Fabrics

Aged Muslin has a softly textured, vintage look that's perfect for reproduction, primitive and farmhouse quilts. Choose warm Natural or Khaki, soft Stone Gray or Gray Day, or deeper Slate and Ink.

Background and Low-Volume Fabric

A good background fabric lets your prints shine. Muslin Mates and Aged Muslin add gentle texture without competing with your blocks, making them ideal for backgrounds, sashing, borders and scrappy low-volume quilts. For flat solid backgrounds, browse our solid fabric collection.

Easy Muslin Projects

Use these fabrics for quilt backgrounds and sashing, hand embroidery and redwork, signature and memory quilts, quilt labels, and pillow covers with a soft, vintage feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Muslin Mates?
Muslin Mates are Moda's tone-on-tone prints on white or muslin-colored backgrounds. Quilters use them as background fabric because they add subtle texture while reading almost like a solid.

Can I use these fabrics for a garment toile?
They're quilting-weight cottons, so they work for a mock-up, though plain muslin is the classic choice for toiles. Contact us if you need help choosing.

How much background fabric do I need for a quilt?
It depends on the pattern, but many throw quilts call for 2 to 4 yards of background fabric. Always check your pattern's yardage chart.

Should I prewash muslin fabric?
Prewashing preshrinks the fabric and removes sizing, which is especially helpful if you're pairing it with prewashed prints.

Ready to build a beautiful background? Pick a Muslin Mate or Aged Muslin, pair it with your favorite prints, and reach $100 to get free shipping. Local customers can visit our Richmond, TX store to compare shades in person.