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Basics Fabric for Quilting
Basics fabrics are the dependable quilting fabrics you’ll use again and again. These are fabrics that stay available over time, like solids, tone-on-tone prints, blenders, dots, stripes, textures, and flannel—perfect for backgrounds, borders, bindings, and sashing.
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Basics Fabric for Quilting
Basics fabric includes the reliable, long-term staples quilters use again and again. Unlike seasonal fabric collections that come and go, basics are designed to remain available for extended periods of time—making them ideal for backgrounds, borders, bindings, sashing, and color coordination.
These fabrics provide balance and flexibility, allowing focal prints and pieced designs to stand out without competing for attention.
What makes a fabric a “basic”?
Basics quilting fabric typically features:
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Solids for clean color and strong contrast
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Tone-on-tone and blender prints that add texture without overpowering a design
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Dots, stripes, and subtle geometrics for classic movement
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Textured basics such as linen-look or crosshatch prints
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Flannels for cozy quilts and backings
These are the fabrics quilters rely on when they need consistency, coordination, and the confidence that they can reorder more later.
Why quilters build a basics stash
A strong basics stash helps quilters:
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Create calm backgrounds for intricate piecing
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Add contrast without visual clutter
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Maintain color consistency across large or multi-phase projects
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Finish quilts without hunting for a discontinued fabric
Basics are especially valuable for long-term projects, class samples, pattern development, and quilts that may need additional yardage down the road.
Shop Shabby Fabrics Basics
At Shabby Fabrics, our Basics Fabric category includes trusted quilting essentials such as Moda Bella Solids, Confetti Cottons, Tilda Solids, tone-on-tone blenders, subtle textures, and dependable Woolies Flannels—chosen for quality, versatility, and ongoing availability.
Whether you’re building a foundational stash or searching for the perfect background fabric, these timeless basics are designed to work beautifully with any quilt style.
Our Best-Selling Basic Quilting Fabric
We offer an extensive collection of top-selling basic quilt fabric that quilters love for their quality, variety, timeless appeal and convenience. Our current collection includes 5,494 unique basic quilting fabric on sale, ensuring there's something for every skill level, budget and size of project. Below are the most popular basic fabric for quilting products:
- Bella Solids 9900-200 Off White by Moda Fabrics
- Tilda Solids TIL120001 V11 Dove White by Tone Finnanger for Tilda
- Flannel Solids CL1SOF-WHI by Maywood Studio
- French General Solids 13529-21 Pearl by French General for Moda Fabrics
- Bella Solids 9900-16 Christmas Red by Moda Fabrics
- Color Wash Woolies Flannel MASF9200-N Midnight Navy by Bonnie Sullivan for Maywood Studio
- French General Solids 13529-23 Rouge by French General for Moda Fabrics
- Bella Solids 9900-182 Porcelain by Moda Fabrics
- Bella Solids 9900-500 White by Moda Fabrics
- Bella Solids 9900-96 Super Black by Moda Fabrics
Basic Quilting Fabric On Sale Now
Be sure to look through the 18 basic quilt fabric products currently on sale. At Shabby Fabrics, we carry only first quality quilting fabric, so you can be sure that even when purchasing at a discount that you are still buying the best. Also remember we offer free US shipping on orders over $75. Take advantage of our current sales on basic fabric for quilting, including:
- Mini Madness 10" Squares by Robert Kaufman Fabrics (Regular Price: $42.00) - Now $29.40
- Mini Madness Roll Up by Robert Kaufman Fabrics (Regular Price: $42.00) - Now $31.50
- Shadow Blush 2045-12 Light Peach by Benartex (Regular Price: $12.48) - Now $9.36
- Mini Madness Fat Quarter Bundle Robert Kaufman Fabrics (Regular Price: $85.50) - Now $68.40
- Essentials Canvas Texture 39851-630 Deep Magenta by Wilmington Prints (Regular Price: $12.90) - Now $9.68
- Shadow Blush 2045-31 Sun by Benartex (Regular Price: $12.48) - Now $9.36
- Mini Madness 21913-1 by Robert Kaufman Fabrics (Regular Price: $10.20) - Now $7.65
- Essentials Canvas Texture 39851-830 Peach by Wilmington Prints (Regular Price: $12.90) - Now $9.68
- Ombre Confetti 108" 11176-329 Natural by V and Co. for Moda Fabrics (Regular Price: $23.49) - Now $19.97
- Essentials Criss Cross Two 85582-747 Teal/Dark Teal by Wilmington Prints (Regular Price: $12.40) - Now $9.30
Basic Quilting Fabric Manufacturers That Mean Quality
We take pride in offering an extensive range of high-quality basic quilting fabric from some of the most renowned manufacturers in the quilting industry. Our collection of 30 fabric manufacturers include a variety of basic fabrics, ensuring that every quilter can find the perfect basic quilting material for their projects. Some of our most popular basic quilt fabric manufacturers include Moda with 1,046 products in our collection. Maywood Studio is another popular manufacturer with 572 basic fabrics available. Additionally we also carry 1,171 basic quilting fabrics from Riley Blake Designs, another top producer of wonderful fabrics and quilt fabric panels.
Looking for even more basic quilt fabric manufacturers? Check out fabrics from Hoffman, Northcott Fabrics, and Wilmington Prints. Beyond these top-selling manufacturers, we also have a diverse selection of basic fabrics for quilting from other respected brands like Benartex, Henry Glass, and Andover.
Whether you're looking for vibrant fabrics, delicate prints, or classic solids, our selection of basic fabrics from these trusted manufacturers guarantees you'll find exactly what you need to bring your quilting vision to life.
Featuring Popular Basic Quilting Fabric Designers
Shop our collection of basic quilting fabrics that showcases the artistry and creativity of 40 talented designers in the industry. Each quilting fabric designer brings a unique vision to their work, ensuring that our selection is diverse, inspiring and fun.
Among the top fabric designers in our collection, you can explore 266 Bali Batiks basic fabrics, along with 144 basic fabrics from Bonnie Sullivan. BasicGrey, known for great designs, also contributes 225 basic fabrics to our inventory. Other basic quilt fabric designers worth exploring are Deborah Edwards, Kimberbell, and Kim Christopherson. Any of the fabrics from these designers would be perfect for quilters looking to add more to their projects.
But the creativity doesn’t stop there. We also carry a stunning range of basic fabrics from other renowned designers like Lori Holt, Whistler Studios, and Tilda. These designers bring their unique flair to every basic quilt fabric, ensuring that you have access to a wide variety of colors, patterns and styles to suit any project.
Basic Quilting Fabric at Our Lowest Prices
Discover our expansive collection of budget-friendly basic quilt fabric that blend quality with affordability. Choose from a diverse array of 5,494 unique varieties of basic quilting fabric. This ensures that every quilter can find quilting fabric for both their project needs and their budget. Explore some of our lowest-priced basic quilting fabric below:
- Toscana 9020-34 Bamboo by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
- Marbles 9880-34 Sweet Green by Moda Fabrics
- Fresh Blends 10" Squares Kimberly Einmo for Benartex
- Grunge Basics 30150-115 Elafin by BasicGrey for Moda Fabrics
- Grunge Basics 30150-54 Brown by BasicGrey for Moda Fabrics
The products above showcase a perfect blend of quality and cost-effectiveness when it comes to basic quilting fabric. We know you will find the basic quilt fabric you want to help you complete your next project perfectly!
Frequently Asked Questions About Basic Quilting Fabric at Shabby Fabrics
Why buy basic fabric products from Shabby Fabrics?
An amazing selection of basic fabric products is the best reason to buy quilting Fabrics from Shabby Fabrics. And don't miss our library of quilting, embroidery and sewing tutorials to help you put your basic fabric to good use. We also have a great customer support team that's here to answer questions via email or phone (see below). We also have a free Loyalty program where you can earn 3% back toward a future purchase with your order of basic fabric.
What are the most popular basic fabrics products?
Our top-selling basic quilting fabric are:
- Bella Solids 9900-200 Off White by Moda Fabrics
- Tilda Solids TIL120001 V11 Dove White by Tone Finnanger for Tilda
- Flannel Solids CL1SOF-WHI by Maywood Studio
The basic quilt fabric products above are of the highest quality and are sure to make your next quilt project a success!
Who are the top manufacturers making basic fabrics?
We sell basic fabrics from several top manufacturers, including Moda, Maywood Studio, and Riley Blake Designs. For instance, we offer 1046 fabrics from Moda, 572 fabrics from Maywood Studio starting at $7.50, and 1171 fabrics from Riley Blake Designs. Additionally, we carry fabrics from Benartex, Henry Glass, Andover and more.
Who are some of the top basic fabric designers?
Bali Batiks, Bonnie Sullivan, and BasicGrey are some of the more popular designers of basic fabrics. Also be sure to check out fabrics by Lori Holt, Whistler Studios, and Tilda.
Which basic quilting fabric products are currently on sale?
At Shabby Fabrics we have a wide selection of basic quilting fabric on sale at great prices. Use our “Sale” filter above or view some basic quilt fabric on sale now:
- Mini Madness 10" Squares by Robert Kaufman Fabrics (Regular Price: $42.00) - Now $29.40
- Mini Madness Roll Up by Robert Kaufman Fabrics (Regular Price: $42.00) - Now $31.50
- Shadow Blush 2045-12 Light Peach by Benartex (Regular Price: $12.48) - Now $9.36
- Mini Madness Fat Quarter Bundle Robert Kaufman Fabrics (Regular Price: $85.50) - Now $68.40
- Essentials Canvas Texture 39851-630 Deep Magenta by Wilmington Prints (Regular Price: $12.90) - Now $9.68
