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Basics Fabric for Quilting

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3 Sisters Solids 44019-56 Ebony by 3 Sisters for Moda Fabrics
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885-160 Dot Batiks Spice by Hoffman Fabrics
885-160 Dot Batiks Spice by Hoffman Fabrics
$13.48
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885-251 Dot Batiks Kashmir by Hoffman Fabrics
885-251 Dot Batiks Kashmir by Hoffman Fabrics
$13.48
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885-494 Dot Batiks Raven by Hoffman Fabrics
885-494 Dot Batiks Raven by Hoffman Fabrics
$13.48
1895-4 Black Watercolor Batik by Hoffman Fabrics
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1895-4 Black Watercolor Batik by Hoffman Fabrics
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1895-313 Payne's Grey Watercolor Batik by Hoffman Fabrics
1895-313 Payne's Grey Watercolor Batik by Hoffman Fabrics
$11.98
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1895-494 Raven Watercolor Batik by Hoffman Fabrics
1895-494 Raven Watercolor Batik by Hoffman Fabrics
$11.98
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1895-537 Blacklight Watercolor Batik by Hoffman Fabrics
1895-537 Blacklight Watercolor Batik by Hoffman Fabrics
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Beautiful Basics 609-J Black by Maywood Studio
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Beautiful Basics 609-J Black by Maywood Studio
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Beautiful Basics 8119-J Mottled Black by Maywood Studio
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Beautiful Basics 8119-J Mottled Black by Maywood Studio
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Bee Ginghams C12556-RAISIN by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs
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Bella 108" Wide - Black 11082-99 by Moda Fabrics
Bella 108" Wide - Black 11082-99 by Moda Fabrics
$19.48
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Bella Silky 9900-199S Soft Black by Moda Fabrics
Bella Silky 9900-199S Soft Black by Moda Fabrics
$8.98
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Bella Solids 5" Charm Pack 9900PP-99 Black by Moda Fabrics
Bella Solids 5" Charm Pack 9900PP-99 Black by Moda Fabrics
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$11.98
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Bella Solids Jelly Roll 9900JR-99 Black Moda Fabrics
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Bella Solids Jelly Roll 9900JR-99 Black Moda Fabrics
40 precut strips included, 2.5" x 44"
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Bella Solids 9900-44 Peacoat by Moda Fabrics
Bella Solids 9900-44 Peacoat by Moda Fabrics
$8.98
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Bella Solids 9900-96 Super Black by Moda Fabrics
Bella Solids 9900-96 Super Black by Moda Fabrics
$8.98
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Bella Solids 9900-99 Black by Moda Fabrics
Bella Solids 9900-99 Black by Moda Fabrics
$8.98
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Bella Solids 9900-118 Washed Black by Moda Fabrics
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Bella Solids 9900-118 Washed Black by Moda Fabrics
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Bella Solids 9900-284 Charcoal by Moda Fabrics
Bella Solids 9900-284 Charcoal by Moda Fabrics
$8.98
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Bella Solids 9900-467 Raven by Moda Fabrics
Bella Solids 9900-467 Raven by Moda Fabrics
$8.98
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Bliss Basics DP23887-98 Slate by Northcott Fabrics
Bliss Basics DP23887-98 Slate by Northcott Fabrics
$13.98
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Blossom C715-BLACK by Christopher Thompson for Riley Blake Designs
Blossom C715-BLACK by Christopher Thompson for Riley Blake Designs
$11.50
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Blossom C725-BLACK by Christopher Thompson for Riley Blake Designs
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Blossom C725-BLACK by Christopher Thompson for Riley Blake Designs
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Brushstrokes 3200-99 Black by Color Principle for Henry Glass Fabrics
Brushstrokes 3200-99 Black by Color Principle for Henry Glass Fabrics
$12.48
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Buttermilk Blenders 2944-99 Black by Buttermilk Basin for Henry Glass Fabrics
Buttermilk Blenders 2944-99 Black by Buttermilk Basin for Henry Glass Fabrics
$12.48
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Canvas 9030-99 Ebony by Northcott Fabrics
Canvas 9030-99 Ebony by Northcott Fabrics
$11.98
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Century Solids CS-10-Black by Andover Fabrics
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Century Solids CS-10-Black by Andover Fabrics
$9.48 $7.58
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Chalk Texture 9488-11 Slate by Cherry Guidry for Benartex
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Chalk Texture 9488-11 Slate by Cherry Guidry for Benartex
$12.48 $9.98
Check Please! C820-BLACK by Riley Blake Designs
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Check Please! C820-BLACK by Riley Blake Designs
$11.50 $9.20
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Check Please! C820-HALLOWEEN by Riley Blake Designs
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Check Please! C820-HALLOWEEN by Riley Blake Designs
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Chroma 108" Wide B9060-99 Obsidian by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
Chroma 108" Wide B9060-99 Obsidian by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
$22.90
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Chroma 9060-99 Obsidian by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Chroma 9060-99 Obsidian by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Color Dance 29008-JK by Quilting Treasures Fabrics
Color Dance 29008-JK by Quilting Treasures Fabrics
$10.60
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Color Stories CSTO-5226-K by Stephanie Ryan for P&B Textiles
Color Stories CSTO-5226-K by Stephanie Ryan for P&B Textiles
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$11.98
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Color Wash Woolies Flannel MASF9200-J Smokey Black by Bonnie Sullivan for Maywood Studio
Color Wash Woolies Flannel MASF9200-J Smokey Black by Bonnie Sullivan for Maywood Studio
$13.40
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Color Wash Woolies Flannel MASF9200-JK Light Black by Bonnie Sullivan for Maywood Studio
Color Wash Woolies Flannel MASF9200-JK Light Black by Bonnie Sullivan for Maywood Studio
$13.40
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Coloressence Dotted Scroll 31094-J Black by Dan Morris for Quilting Treasures Fabrics
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Coloressence Dotted Scroll 31094-J Black by Dan Morris for Quilting Treasures Fabrics
$12.98 $10.38
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Colorworks Premium Solids 9000-99 by Northcott Fabrics
Colorworks Premium Solids 9000-99 by Northcott Fabrics
$9.20
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Confetti Cottons 5" Stacker Pitch Black by Riley Blake Designs
Confetti Cottons 5" Stacker Pitch Black by Riley Blake Designs
Includes 42 5” squares
$12.90
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Confetti Cottons 5" Stacker Riley Black by Riley Blake Designs
Confetti Cottons 5" Stacker Riley Black by Riley Blake Designs
Includes 42 5” squares
$12.90
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Confetti Cottons C120-LEAD by Riley Blake Designs
Confetti Cottons C120-LEAD by Riley Blake Designs
$7.98
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Confetti Cottons C120-LICORICE by Riley Blake Designs
Confetti Cottons C120-LICORICE by Riley Blake Designs
$7.98
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Confetti Cottons C120-PITCHBLACK by Riley Blake Designs
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Confetti Cottons C120-PITCHBLACK by Riley Blake Designs
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Confetti Cottons C120-RILEYBLACK by Riley Blake Designs
Confetti Cottons C120-RILEYBLACK by Riley Blake Designs
$7.98
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Cosmos COSM-5130-K Black by P&B Textiles
Cosmos COSM-5130-K Black by P&B Textiles
$11.90
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Crackle 5746-15 Black by Kathy Schmitz for Moda Fabrics
Crackle 5746-15 Black by Kathy Schmitz for Moda Fabrics
$12.98
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Crackle 9045-99 Raven by Northcott Fabrics
Crackle 9045-99 Raven by Northcott Fabrics
$12.40
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Dainty Daisy C665-LICORICE by Beverly McCullough for Riley Blake Designs
Dainty Daisy C665-LICORICE by Beverly McCullough for Riley Blake Designs
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$11.50
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Dapple Dot C640-BLACK by Riley Blake Designs
Dapple Dot C640-BLACK by Riley Blake Designs
$11.50
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Dapple Dot C640-LICORICE by Riley Blake Designs
Dapple Dot C640-LICORICE by Riley Blake Designs
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Equinox 13469-12 Black by Painted Sky Studio for Benartex
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Equinox 13469-12 Black by Painted Sky Studio for Benartex
$12.98
Essential Solid Black 5 Karat Gems by Wilmington Prints
Essential Solid Black 5 Karat Gems by Wilmington Prints
Includes 42 5” squares
$14.50
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Essential Solid Black 10 Karat Gems by Wilmington Prints
Essential Solid Black 10 Karat Gems by Wilmington Prints
Includes 42 10" squares
$48.50
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Essential Solid Black 40 Karat Gems Wilmington Prints
Essential Solid Black 40 Karat Gems Wilmington Prints
40 precut strips included, 2.5" x 44"
$46.50
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Essentials 108" Dry Brush 7213-999 Charcoal by Wilmington Prints
Essentials 108" Dry Brush 7213-999 Charcoal by Wilmington Prints
$20.49
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Essentials Climbing Vines 38717-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
Essentials Climbing Vines 38717-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
$12.90
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Essentials Crackle 89162-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
Essentials Crackle 89162-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
$12.90
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Essentials Criss-Cross Texture 85507-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
Essentials Criss-Cross Texture 85507-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
$12.90
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Essentials Dry Brush 89205-494 Blue/Black by Wilmington Prints
Essentials Dry Brush 89205-494 Blue/Black by Wilmington Prints
$12.90
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Essentials Dry Brush 89205-900 Jet Black by Wilmington Prints
Essentials Dry Brush 89205-900 Jet Black by Wilmington Prints
$12.90
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Essentials Dry Brush 89205-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
Essentials Dry Brush 89205-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
$12.90
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Essentials Dry Brush Black 5 Karat Gems by Wilmington Prints
Essentials Dry Brush Black 5 Karat Gems by Wilmington Prints
Includes 42 5” squares
$14.50
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Essentials Dry Brush Black 40 Karat Gems Wilmington Prints
Essentials Dry Brush Black 40 Karat Gems Wilmington Prints
40 precut strips included, 2.5" x 44"
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Essentials Gingham 39162-199 White / Black by Wilmington Prints
Essentials Gingham 39162-199 White / Black by Wilmington Prints
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$12.40
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Essentials Leafy Scroll 26035-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
Essentials Leafy Scroll 26035-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
$12.40
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Essentials Mirage 40766-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
Essentials Mirage 40766-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
$12.40
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Essentials Stipple 27712-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
Essentials Stipple 27712-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
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$12.90
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Essentials Swirling Leaves 27650-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
Essentials Swirling Leaves 27650-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
$12.40
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Essentials Vintage Texture 89233-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
Essentials Vintage Texture 89233-999 Black by Wilmington Prints
$12.40
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Eyelet 20488-65 Charcoal by Fig Tree & Co. for Moda Fabrics
Eyelet 20488-65 Charcoal by Fig Tree & Co. for Moda Fabrics
$12.98
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Fairy Frost CM0376-DIAM-D Diamond Glitter by Michael Miller Fabrics
Fairy Frost CM0376-DIAM-D Diamond Glitter by Michael Miller Fabrics
$12.90
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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:

  • Solids for clean color and strong contrast

  • Tone-on-tone and blender prints that add texture without overpowering a design

  • Dots, stripes, and subtle geometrics for classic movement

  • Textured basics such as linen-look or crosshatch prints

  • 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:

  • Create calm backgrounds for intricate piecing

  • Add contrast without visual clutter

  • Maintain color consistency across large or multi-phase projects

  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Basics Fabric for Quilting

Are solid fabrics easier to use than printed fabrics?

Yes, many quilters find solids easier to work with. Solid fabrics are the same color on both sides, so there is no right or wrong side to worry about when cutting, piecing, or sewing. This makes them especially helpful for detailed piecing, foundation paper piecing, and projects where fabric orientation matters.

Are solid fabrics only used for traditional quilts?

Not at all. Solid quilt fabrics are extremely popular with modern quilters, who love their clean look and versatility. Solids are often used for color blocking, negative space, and bold geometric designs, but they are just as effective in traditional quilts for backgrounds, borders, and sashing.

Do solid fabrics come in enough color choices?

Absolutely. Many solid fabric collections offer an impressive range of colors. Popular lines like Moda Bella Solids and Confetti Cottons include hundreds of different colors, often ranging from 300 to 400 shades. This wide selection allows quilters to find just the right hue, whether they need a subtle variation or a bold statement color.

How do solid fabrics compare to fabric collections?

Fabric collections are typically printed for a short time and then discontinued, which can make it difficult to find more yardage later. Solid fabrics, on the other hand, are designed to be available long-term and are reprinted regularly. This reliability makes solids an excellent choice for large quilts, ongoing projects, and patterns you may want to make again in the future.

Why do quilters choose solid fabrics for their quilts?

Solid quilt fabrics are dependable and easy to work with. Because they are printed continuously over many years, you can feel confident that you’ll be able to purchase more of the same fabric later if your project requires additional yardage. Solids also provide a clean, calm background that allows piecing, applique, and feature fabrics to stand out beautifully.