Purple Fabric

Purple Solids and Blenders

Start with Moda's Bella Solids Hyacinth Junior Layer Cake, twenty 10" squares of soft purple solid. For texture, BasicGrey's Grunge Basics Lupine blends lavender and blush, and Sevenberry's Gelato Grids Lavender adds a subtle white grid.

Purple Florals and Prints

Howard Marcus's Collections Essence Trailing Vines Plum for Moda is an elegant reproduction print, and Kimberly Kight's Strawberry Berry for Ruby Star Society scatters sweet strawberries on a vibrant berry ground.

Purple Batiks and Watercolors

Moda's Sunburst Batiks Grape pairs rich grape with turquoise sunbursts. For painterly color, try Chong-A Hwang's Meadow Bloom Swirl Pattern for Timeless Treasures or Hoffman's dazzling Bubblelicious Radiant Kaleido Star Purple.

Purple Checks and Gingham

For a fresh, classic look, choose yarn-dyed Crawford Gingham Violet or Sevenberry's Carolina Gingham Lavender, perfect for aprons, kids' clothing and cottage quilts.

Purple Canvas and Linen

For bags and pillows, Tim Holtz's Purple Flower Shop Canvas for FreeSpirit features vintage roses and peonies on charcoal, and Ruby Star Society's Poolside Too Canvas Plum brings tropical palms. For garments, Robert Kaufman's Brussels Washer Dark Purple linen-rayon drapes beautifully.

Purple for Halloween and Space Themes

Deep purples are a Halloween favorite. Pair them with orange and black from our Halloween fabric collection, or try Spaced Out Galaxy Marble for cosmic kids' quilts.

Pairing Purple Fabric

Purple pairs beautifully with green for a garden palette, gold or yellow for bold contrast, gray for a soft modern look, teal for a jewel-toned quilt, and orange and black for Halloween.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between lavender, violet and plum?
Lavender is a soft, pale purple; violet is a bright, true purple; and plum is a deep, warm red-purple. Mixing light and dark purples adds depth to a quilt.

Is lavender good for baby quilts?
Yes. Soft lavender and lilac are popular gender-neutral choices for nursery quilts. Browse more in our baby fabric collection.

Should I prewash purple fabric?
Deep purples can release dye in the first wash. Prewash in cold water with a color catcher sheet before pairing them with light fabrics.

How can I match purple shades online?
Screen colors vary, so visit our Richmond, TX store to compare purples side by side, or contact us for help.

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