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Christmas Wish Y7819-597S December Silver by Hoffman Fabrics
Christmas Wish Y7819-597S December Silver by Hoffman Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals Fat Quarter Bundle Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals Yardage by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals 29771-78 Dk Green Multi Panel by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals 29772-78 Border Stripe Dk Green Multi by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals 29773-10 Poinsettia & Card White Multi by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals 29774-10 Cardinals White Multi by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals 29775-78 Poinsettia Dk Green Multi by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals 29776-10 Mini Cardinals White Multi by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals 29776-74 Mini Cardinals Lt Green Multi by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals 29777-10 Holly White Multi by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals 29777-78 Holly Dk Green Multi by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals 29778-78 Juniper Dk Green Multi by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals C29779-10 White Multi Tree Skirt/Table Topper Panel by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals C29780-10 White Multi Apron Panel by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals DP29781-10 Placemats White Multi Panel by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Crimson Cardinals DP29782-10 White Multi Tea Cozy Panel by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Frosty Hollow 24598 Multicolor by Melinda Hipsher for 3 Wishes Fabric
Frosty Hollow 24598 Multicolor by Melinda Hipsher for 3 Wishes Fabric
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Frosty Hollow 24599 Black by Melinda Hipsher for 3 Wishes Fabric
Frosty Hollow 24599 Black by Melinda Hipsher for 3 Wishes Fabric
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Holiday Cheer 20973-11 Natural by Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda Fabrics
Holiday Cheer 20973-11 Natural by Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda Fabrics
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Holiday Cheer 20973-14 Evergreen by Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda Fabrics
Holiday Cheer 20973-14 Evergreen by Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda Fabrics
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Holiday Cheer 20974-13 Mistletoe by Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda Fabrics
Holiday Cheer 20974-13 Mistletoe by Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda Fabrics
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Holiday Cheer 20974-17 Poinsettia by Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda Fabrics
Holiday Cheer 20974-17 Poinsettia by Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda Fabrics
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Holiday Feather & Flourish 9265-99 Black by Art Loft for Studio E Fabrics
Holiday Feather & Flourish 9265-99 Black by Art Loft for Studio E Fabrics
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Holiday Feather & Flourish 9271-88 Red by Art Loft for Studio E Fabrics
Holiday Feather & Flourish 9271-88 Red by Art Loft for Studio E Fabrics
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Holly Jolly 28816-10 White by Emma Leach for Northcott Fabrics
Holly Jolly 28816-10 White by Emma Leach for Northcott Fabrics
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Holly Jolly 28817-10 White by Emma Leach for Northcott Fabrics
Holly Jolly 28817-10 White by Emma Leach for Northcott Fabrics
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Holly Jolly DP28811-64 Panel by Emma Leach for Northcott Fabrics
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Merry Christmas 2026 HOLIDAY-CM4145 BLACK by Timeless Treasures Fabrics
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Picture a Christmas II PD17984-PANEL Santa and His Friends Panel by Riley Blake Designs
Picture a Christmas II PD17984-PANEL Santa and His Friends Panel by Riley Blake Designs
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Snowtop Mountain Flannel MASF11164-A Brown by Bonnie Sullivan for Maywood Studio
Snowtop Mountain Flannel MASF11164-A Brown by Bonnie Sullivan for Maywood Studio
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Snowtop Mountain Flannel MASF11164-Q Aqua by Bonnie Sullivan for Maywood Studio
Snowtop Mountain Flannel MASF11164-Q Aqua by Bonnie Sullivan for Maywood Studio
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Snowtop Mountain Flannel MASF11164-R Red by Bonnie Sullivan for Maywood Studio
Snowtop Mountain Flannel MASF11164-R Red by Bonnie Sullivan for Maywood Studio
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Snowy Gnomies 49375-737 Green by Jennifer Pugh for Wilmington Prints
Snowy Gnomies 49375-737 Green by Jennifer Pugh for Wilmington Prints
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Snowy Gnomies 49375-937 Black by Jennifer Pugh for Wilmington Prints
Snowy Gnomies 49375-937 Black by Jennifer Pugh for Wilmington Prints
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Snowy Greetings W105-029-306 Panel by Susan Winget for White Owl Textiles
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When Snow Falls 56170-11 Snowy White by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
When Snow Falls 56170-11 Snowy White by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
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When Snow Falls 56170-12 Winter Sky by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
When Snow Falls 56170-12 Winter Sky by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
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When Snow Falls 56170-13 Night Sky by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
When Snow Falls 56170-13 Night Sky by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
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When Snow Falls 56171-12 Winter Sky by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
When Snow Falls 56171-12 Winter Sky by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
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When Snow Falls 56171-13 Night Sky by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
When Snow Falls 56171-13 Night Sky by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
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When Snow Falls 56171-14 Berry Red by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
When Snow Falls 56171-14 Berry Red by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
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When Snow Falls 56173-11 Snowy White by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
When Snow Falls 56173-11 Snowy White by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
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When Snow Falls 56173-13 Night Sky by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
When Snow Falls 56173-13 Night Sky by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
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When Snow Falls 56173-17 Evergreen by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
When Snow Falls 56173-17 Evergreen by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
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When Snow Falls 56178-11 Snowy White Panel by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
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When Snow Falls 56178-13 Night Sky Panel by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
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Winter Gathering DP29890-11 Panel by Deborah Edwards and Hafsa Iftikhar for Northcott Fabrics
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Winter Gathering DP29893-78 Green by Deborah Edwards and Hafsa Iftikhar for Northcott Fabrics
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Winter Gathering DP29895-14 Beige by Deborah Edwards and Hafsa Iftikhar for Northcott Fabrics
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Shop beautiful cardinal fabric featuring one of the most recognizable birds in quilting and seasonal décor. From brilliant red cardinals perched among snowy branches to cardinals surrounded by poinsettias, holly, berries, pinecones, and evergreens, these fabrics are especially popular for Christmas and winter sewing. Discover cardinal Christmas fabric, cardinal panels, scenic prints, and coordinating designs for quilts, table runners, wall hangings, pillows, and more, then explore our bird fabric, Christmas fabric, and winter fabric for even more inspiration.

Cardinal Fabric for Quilting & Sewing

Cardinal fabric brings the beauty of this beloved bird to quilts, home décor, and handmade gifts. Cardinal prints can range from realistic birds perched on branches to artistic designs featuring cardinals among flowers, berries, evergreens, snow, and other elements from nature.

At Shabby Fabrics, you'll find fabric with cardinals selected for quilting and sewing, including yardage, panels, and coordinating prints when available.

Because cardinals appear in both seasonal and nature-inspired fabric collections, this theme can work beautifully in projects ranging from traditional Christmas quilts to winter wall hangings and year-round bird projects.

Red Cardinal Fabric

The male Northern Cardinal is known for its brilliant red plumage, while the female has softer brown and buff coloring accented with warm reddish tones. Fabric designers frequently use both together, creating beautiful contrast within scenic and botanical prints.

That combination makes red cardinal fabric especially striking in quilts. The vivid red birds naturally become focal points against cream, white, green, black, snowy, and woodland backgrounds.

Explore more bird fabric featuring beautiful feathered favorites for quilting and sewing.

Cardinal Christmas Fabric

Cardinals and Christmas have become a classic combination in holiday decorating, which is why cardinal Christmas fabric appears in so many traditional holiday fabric collections.

Look for cardinals nestled among poinsettias, holly leaves, red berries, pinecones, evergreen branches, snowy landscapes, and other familiar Christmas imagery.

Traditional red cardinals also coordinate naturally with the reds, greens, creams, whites, and metallic accents commonly found in Christmas fabric, making it easy to incorporate cardinal prints into an existing holiday project.

Cardinal & Poinsettia Fabric

Few fabric combinations say traditional Christmas quite like cardinals and poinsettias.

The brilliant red of a cardinal pairs beautifully with red and cream poinsettias, while green leaves, evergreens, berries, and pinecones complete the classic holiday palette.

Shop poinsettia fabric for even more floral options to coordinate with your favorite cardinal prints.

Cardinal Fabric Panels

A cardinal fabric panel provides a ready-made focal point for a quilt or sewing project. Panels often feature larger, more detailed artwork than conventional repeating yardage, allowing the cardinal imagery to become the centerpiece of the finished project.

Cardinal panels are beautiful for wall hangings, lap quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags, and other projects where you want to showcase the artwork.

Explore our fabric panels for more ready-to-sew focal designs.

Cardinal Fabric for Winter Projects

Cardinals aren't just for Christmas. Their brilliant red coloring is particularly beautiful against snowy branches and winter landscapes, making winter cardinal fabric a wonderful choice for projects you can display beyond the holiday season.

Pair cardinal prints with snowflakes, winter whites, creams, icy blues, evergreens, woodland textures, or subtle tonal fabrics for quilts and décor that can remain out all winter.

Browse more winter fabric for coordinating seasonal designs.

What Can You Make with Cardinal Fabric?

Use cardinal fabric for quilts, wall hangings, table runners, table toppers, placemats, pillows, aprons, bags, fabric baskets, Christmas stockings, tree skirts, and handmade gifts.

For Christmas projects, combine cardinals with poinsettias, holly, berries, evergreens, snowflakes, plaids, stripes, or traditional Christmas basics. For a more natural look, pair them with botanical, woodland, and winter prints.

Find a project for your favorite cardinal fabrics in our Christmas quilt patterns and start creating something beautiful.

FAQs

What is cardinal fabric?

Cardinal fabric is fabric featuring cardinal birds as a primary design element. Cardinal prints may feature realistic or artistic cardinals on branches, in winter scenes, or surrounded by flowers, berries, evergreens, and other botanical motifs.

Is cardinal fabric considered Christmas fabric?

Cardinal fabric is often used for Christmas sewing, especially when cardinals are combined with poinsettias, holly, berries, pinecones, evergreens, snow, or other holiday motifs. However, cardinals are not exclusively a Christmas theme, and many cardinal fabrics work beautifully for winter and year-round bird projects.

Why are some cardinals bright red and others less colorful?

Male Northern Cardinals are known for their vivid red plumage. Female Northern Cardinals are primarily warm brown or buff with reddish accents, including red-orange coloring on the wings, tail, and crest. Fabric designs may feature males, females, or pairs of cardinals.

What colors coordinate with cardinal fabric?

Cardinal fabric coordinates beautifully with red, green, cream, white, black, gold, brown, gray, and natural woodland colors. For Christmas projects, holly green, evergreen, cream, and metallic gold can create a particularly traditional palette.

What fabrics coordinate with cardinal Christmas fabric?

Cardinal Christmas fabric pairs naturally with poinsettias, holly, berries, pinecones, evergreen branches, snowflakes, plaids, stripes, and tonal Christmas basics.

Can cardinal fabric be used after Christmas?

Absolutely. Cardinal prints featuring snowy branches, winter foliage, berries, or woodland scenes work beautifully throughout the winter. Cardinal and general bird prints without Christmas-specific motifs can also be used year-round.

Does cardinal fabric come in panels?

Some cardinal collections include fabric panels featuring larger scenic artwork or cardinal designs. Availability varies by collection, so the selection will change as new fabrics arrive and older collections sell out.

What can I make with cardinal fabric?

Cardinal fabric works beautifully for quilts, wall hangings, table runners, table toppers, pillows, placemats, aprons, bags, Christmas stockings, tree skirts, and seasonal home décor.

Find the Perfect Cardinal Fabric for Your Next Project

Whether you're sewing a traditional Christmas quilt, creating winter décor, or simply love these beautiful birds, shop cardinal fabric for yardage, panels, and coordinating prints. Pair your favorites with poinsettia fabric, Christmas fabric, and Christmas quilt patterns to create quilts and handmade décor you'll enjoy for years to come.