Red Fabric

Christmas Reds

Morris & Co.'s Suffolk Holiday collection for FreeSpirit brings timeless elegance to the season with Blackthorn Thorned Rose and Bramble Scarlet. For classic cheer, try Sweetwater's Chilly Christmas Plaid Red, Cherri & Chelsi's Poinsettia and Pear Gingham Geranium for Moda, or Robert Kaufman's Holiday Flourish Metallic Dots Crimson. See more in our Christmas fabric collection.

Bold Red Florals and Prints

Philip Jacobs's Floating Hibiscus Red for Kaffe Fassett Collective bursts with oversized blooms on a rich red ground, and Corey Yoder's Fruit Salad Fruits Flamingo for Moda is a cheerful kitchen-ready print.

108" Wide Red Quilt Backing

Finish a holiday or traditional quilt with no seams using Morris & Co.'s Wilhelmina Crimson 108" Wide, with large floral vines in crimson, blue, sage and gold. See all our wide backing fabric.

Red Fabric for Garments

For blouses and dresses, try Kaffe Fassett's Millefiore Red cotton lawn or Rifle Paper Co.'s Petite Garden Party Burgundy rayon.

Red Flannel and Canvas

For cozy projects, choose Bouquet of Roses Flannel Plaid Burgundy or Posies Currant. For bags and pillows, try Ruby Star Society's Persimmon Courthouse Steps Cranberry canvas or Sarah Watts's metallic Fireglow Dragon Lair Dark Ruby.

Red for Valentine's and Patriotic Projects

For Valentine's Day, Hearts in Bloom Packed Hearts Red Gold adds metallic sparkle; see our Valentine's fabric. For red, white and blue quilts, Blank Quilting's American Honor USA Stripe makes a bold border; see our patriotic fabric.

Pairing Red Fabric

Red pairs beautifully with green for Christmas, white and navy for patriotic quilts, pink for Valentine's projects, gold or cream for elegant holiday décor, and black or gray for a bold modern look.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will red fabric bleed?
Reds are the colors most likely to release dye. Always prewash red fabric in cold water with a color catcher sheet, especially before pairing it with white or light fabrics, and use another sheet in the first wash of a finished quilt.

What's the difference between scarlet, crimson and burgundy?
Scarlet is a bright, slightly orange red; crimson is a deep, rich red with a hint of blue; and burgundy is a dark wine red. Mixing them adds depth to a red quilt.

Which reds work best for Christmas quilts?
True reds and deep crimsons are classic holiday choices, especially paired with forest green, cream and gold.

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

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