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Quilting fabric, printed by the metre

Feature prints, blenders, checks and florals from independent studios, printed to order on cotton that presses flat and holds a seam. Print every piece of your quilt on the same base so the whole top washes and wears the same way.

Drawn by real artists Printed on the fabric your project needs Delivered duty paid*
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Traditional Blockprint poppy Meadow leaves Deep Charlie Gingham

Start with the right base

Signature Cotton Quilt tops and backsSignature Cotton150 GSM, presses flat Cotton Poplin Small blocks and fine piecingCotton Poplin115 GSM, tightly woven Cotton Linen Lap quilts with textureCotton Linen175 GSM, cotton and linen

Every design below can be printed on these bases. Choose the base on the design page, or feel them all first with the swatch pack.

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Pick a design

Every print here is by an independent studio, and each can be printed on a choice of base fabrics.

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Choose your base

Signature Cotton for quilt tops and backs, Cotton Poplin for small blocks and detailed piecing. Not sure? Start with a 25 x 25 cm swatch.

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Printed to order

Order from 1 m in 0.5 m steps. Your fabric is printed for you, so you never pay for stock that sits on a shelf.

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Questions

What is the best fabric for quilting?

A medium weight 100% cotton that presses flat and holds a seam. Signature Cotton is our closest base to traditional quilting cotton, and Cotton Poplin suits small blocks.

Can I print a whole quilt on one base?

Yes, and it is the easiest way to sew one. Every design here can be printed on Signature Cotton, so all your pieces wash and shrink the same way.

How do I mix prints in a quilt?

Start with one feature print, add two or three blenders that pick up its colours, and one quiet near-solid. Mix a large, a medium and a small scale so each print stands out.

Can I change the scale of a print?

Yes. Set the scale of any design from 60% to 200% on its page, which helps when you mix large and small prints.

How much fabric do I need for a quilt backing?

Most backings are wider than one width of fabric, so they are joined from two lengths. Our quilting guide gives the lengths for each quilt size.

Should I pre-wash quilting fabric?

Yes. Pre-wash all your pieces the same way before you cut, especially if you mix bases.

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