White, Cream & Off-White Fabric

White and Cream Background Fabric

A good background lets your prints shine. Moda's Muslin Mates come in tone-on-tone Falling Snow White and Vine White, BasicGrey's Grunge Basics Marble adds a soft ivory texture, and Marcus Fabrics' Aged Muslin Natural brings a warm vintage look. Browse more in our muslin and solid fabric collections.

Morris & Co. on Cream and Ivory

Morris & Co.'s classic designs for FreeSpirit glow on cream grounds. Try Lodden Pure Poppy Pearwood with warm gold poppies, or the delicate Suffolk Holiday Owen Jones Ivory, a small ornamental print that works as an elegant low-volume blender.

108" Wide Cream and White Quilt Backing

Finish your quilt with no seams. Choose Morris & Co.'s Honeysuckle Aqua 108" Wide, Lodden Large Pure Poppy 108" Wide, or the festive Suffolk Holiday LG Arbutus Bay 108" Wide. For bright quilts, Moda's Gradients Euphoria Rainbow 108" Wide scatters rainbow splatters on white. See all our wide backing fabric.

Prints on White and Cream

For the holidays, Erica Ilene's Holly Jolly White for Dear Stella is a cheerful Christmas print. Dear Stella's Pink Pony Club Wild Ain't For Tamin' Cream is a fun horse print, and Hearts in Bloom Floral Toss Cream Gold adds metallic elegance.

Cream Fabric for Garments and Home

For blouses and dresses, try Sevenberry's Petite Nostalgia Lawn Cream or Rifle Paper Co.'s Petite Garden Party Ivory rayon. For natural texture, choose Shizen Cotton Linen Natural or Essex Homespun Natural, and for cozy projects, Bouquet of Roses Rosebud Toss Cream flannel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between white, ivory and cream?
White is bright and crisp; ivory is a soft, slightly warm white; and cream is warmer still, with a buttery tone. Bright white suits modern quilts, while ivory and cream suit vintage and traditional designs.

Which white is best for a wedding quilt?
Ivory and cream are classic choices for wedding and heirloom quilts. They feel soft and timeless, and they pair beautifully with gold and blush.

How do I keep white fabric looking bright?
Prewash any dark or bright fabrics separately before pairing them with white, and use a color catcher sheet in the first wash of a finished quilt.

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

Ready for the perfect background? Pick a Muslin Mate, a Morris & Co. cream or a 108" wide backing, and reach $100 to get free shipping. Local customers can visit our Richmond, TX store to compare whites and creams in person.