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Learn about Our Quilting Fabrics

With our mighty community of quilters, it is no surprise that our exclusive Petal Signature Cotton® is our most popular fabric. However, learn about Petal, and the two other products that round out our small but mighty range of quilting products.

 

Product: Fabric Specifications and Details

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Fabric Width Weight

Finish

Thread Count

Cotton Poplin

42" (107cm) 3.3oz/sqyd (115 gsm) Matte 204
Organic Cotton Sateen 56" (142cm) 3.8oz/sqyd (115 gsm) Subtle sheen 224

Petal Signature Cotton

42" (107cm) 4.3oz/sqyd (115 gsm) Matte 120

 

It's always a good plan to start with a Sample Pack of swatches showing all our fabric types, but  Ordering Test Swatches of specific designs on your top fabric choices is the best plan of all!

 

Cotton Poplin

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  • 100% cotton fabric, woven with structured feel and a smooth hand and structured feel. 
  • Base color: white
  • Muted, subtle prints
  • Uses: Quilting, shirts & skirts, home decor
  • Care: Machine wash cool on a gentle/delicate setting, using phosphate-free detergent. Machine dry on a low temperature setting. Iron on the unprinted side of the fabric.
  • Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
  • Estimated Shrinkage: 2-4 length x 0-1% width

 

More Specifications: Cotton Poplin

 

Organic Cotton Sateen

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  • 100% organic cotton sateen with a subtle sheen and soft, smooth hand
  • Base color: Optic white
  • Elegant with refined print quality
  • Uses: Craft projects, lining for bags & apparel, home & wedding decor, soft accessories
  • Care: Machine wash cool on a gentle/delicate setting, using phosphate-free detergent. Machine dry on a low temperature setting. Iron on the reverse side of the fabric. Dry clean if preferred.
  • Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
  • Estimated Shrinkage: 1-4% length x 3-4% width

 

More Specifications: Organic Cotton Sateen

 

Petal Signature Cotton®

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  • Everyday-use 100% cotton fabric
  • Base color: White
  • Uses: Quilting, craft projects, costuming, toys & accessories
  • Care: Machine wash warm or cool on a gentle/delicate setting, using phosphate-free detergent. Machine dry on a low temperature setting. Iron on the reverse side of the fabric.
  • Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
  • Estimated Shrinkage: 1-3% in length x 2-4% in width

 

More Specifications: Petal Signature Cotton®

 

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