C×L Wovens by Elizabeth Hartman

C×L Wovens by Elizabeth Hartman for Moda Fabrics bring together the natural character of linen with the versatility of cotton in a beautifully textured collection of woven blender fabrics.

Unlike a printed quilting cotton where color and design are printed onto the surface, the visual character of these fabrics comes from the woven yarns themselves. Each C×L Woven uses different colors in the warp and weft, creating subtle color variation and dimension throughout the fabric.

The collection includes 20 colors designed to work individually as textured blenders or together as a beautifully coordinated palette.

C×L Wovens are made from 55% cotton and 45% linen.

What Does C×L Mean?

The name C×L Wovens reflects the collection's cotton-and-linen composition. These fabrics are made from a 55% cotton / 45% linen blend, creating a different substrate and appearance from standard 100% cotton quilting fabric.

That distinction is important when shopping for this collection. C×L Wovens aren't simply solid-colored quilting cottons. They are woven cotton-linen fabrics with visible texture and subtle variations in color created by the construction of the cloth itself.

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What Are Warp and Weft?

Every woven fabric is constructed from two sets of yarns.

The warp yarns run lengthwise through the fabric, while the weft yarns are woven across them from side to side.

In C×L Wovens, Elizabeth Hartman uses different colors in the warp and weft. When those differently colored yarns cross, your eye sees both colors working together.

That's what gives these fabrics their interesting depth.

Instead of the completely uniform appearance you might expect from a flat solid, the interplay between the two yarn colors creates subtle shifts in tone and a beautifully textured surface. From a distance, a C×L Woven can function much like a solid or blender. Up close, you can appreciate the woven structure and nuanced color created by the contrasting yarns.

20 Richly Colored Woven Blenders

C×L Wovens includes 20 colors that move through an exceptionally versatile palette.

Cool shades include blue, slate, aqua, teal and green, while warmer colors progress through lime and olive greens, golden yellow, ochre, coral, salmon, pink, rust, tan and deep brown.

Because each fabric combines different colors in its warp and weft, the colors have more visual complexity than a completely flat solid.

That makes C×L Wovens particularly useful as blender fabrics. They can provide quieter areas between prints without losing all of the texture and visual interest in the quilt.

C×L Wovens Coordinate with Toast & Jam

Elizabeth Hartman designed C×L Wovens to work beautifully on their own or alongside her Toast & Jam fabric collection for Moda Fabrics.

Toast & Jam is inspired by small-scale calico fabrics and colorful craft projects of the 1970s and '80s. Its tiny florals, foliage, hearts and geometric prints share many of the warm greens, golds, oranges, pinks, aquas and teals found in C×L Wovens.

Pairing the two collections gives you the best of both worlds: small-scale printed quilting cottons from Toast & Jam and textured cotton-linen woven blenders from C×L Wovens.

Use C×L Wovens as backgrounds, borders, supporting fabrics or larger areas of color alongside the busier small-scale prints in Toast & Jam.

C×L Wovens Moda Precuts

C×L Wovens are being offered in a more limited selection of precut formats than many traditional Moda quilting cotton collections.

Depending on availability, shop C×L Wovens in Fat Quarter Bundles, Layer Cakes and Charm Packs.

C×L Wovens are not being offered as Jelly Rolls or Mini Charm Packs, so be sure to choose from the available precut formats if you want an assortment of colors from the collection.

How Can You Use C×L Wovens?

C×L Wovens can bring both color and texture to quilts and other sewing projects.

Use them as blenders, quilt backgrounds, borders, block components and other areas where you might ordinarily reach for a solid fabric, but want something with additional visual depth.

They can also be mixed with printed quilting cottons to create contrast between smooth printed fabrics and the more visibly woven cotton-linen substrate.

For an especially coordinated combination, pair C×L Wovens with Toast & Jam by Elizabeth Hartman.

Quilt Patterns by Elizabeth Hartman

Elizabeth Hartman's distinctive quilt designs provide another natural way to use the color and texture of C×L Wovens.

Her patchwork patterns are especially recognizable for transforming geometric piecing into animals, people, houses and other charming subjects. The C×L Wovens can provide blocks of rich color and texture while still allowing the pieced shapes in her designs to remain clearly defined.

Browse Elizabeth Hartman quilt patterns at Shabby Fabrics to find inspiration for your C×L Wovens, Toast & Jam fabrics and Moda precuts.

Shop C×L Wovens at Shabby Fabrics

Shop C×L Wovens by Elizabeth Hartman for Moda Fabrics at Shabby Fabrics for textured cotton-linen woven yardage and select Moda precuts.

Explore our broader selection of woven fabrics, coordinate C×L Wovens with Toast & Jam by Elizabeth Hartman, and browse Elizabeth Hartman quilt patterns to find your next project.

Frequently Asked Questions About C×L Wovens

What are C×L Wovens?

C×L Wovens are a collection of 20 woven blender fabrics by Elizabeth Hartman for Moda Fabrics. They are made from 55% cotton and 45% linen and use differently colored warp and weft yarns to create texture and nuanced color.

Who designed C×L Wovens?

Elizabeth Hartman designed C×L Wovens for Moda Fabrics. She also designed the coordinating Toast & Jam fabric collection.

Are C×L Wovens 100% cotton?

No. This is important when choosing and sewing with the collection. C×L Wovens are 55% cotton and 45% linen, rather than the 100% cotton composition commonly found in traditional quilting cotton.

What does C×L mean?

C×L refers to the cotton-and-linen character of this woven fabric collection. The fabrics combine cotton and linen in a 55% cotton / 45% linen substrate.

What is the difference between warp and weft?

The warp consists of the yarns running lengthwise through woven fabric. The weft consists of the yarns woven across the warp from side to side.

C×L Wovens use different colors in the warp and weft, allowing the two yarn colors to interact visually and create the collection's distinctive textured appearance.

Why don't C×L Wovens look like flat solids?

The color isn't simply a single uniform surface. Differently colored warp and weft yarns cross throughout the cloth, creating subtle tonal variation and visible woven texture. This gives C×L Wovens more visual depth while still allowing them to function much like solid or blender fabrics in a quilt.

Are C×L Wovens blender fabrics?

Yes. C×L Wovens work beautifully as textured blender fabrics. Their subtle color variation can provide contrast and breathing room alongside prints while adding more texture than a traditional flat solid.

How many colors are in C×L Wovens?

The Elizabeth Hartman C×L Wovens collection includes 20 colors, ranging from blues, aquas, teals and greens to gold, pink, coral, rust, tan and brown.

Do C×L Wovens coordinate with Toast & Jam?

Yes. Elizabeth Hartman specifically designed C×L Wovens to look beautiful on their own or alongside Toast & Jam. The two collections share complementary colors while providing different textures and visual effects.

What precuts are available in C×L Wovens?

Depending on availability, C×L Wovens are offered as Fat Quarter Bundles, Layer Cakes and Charm Packs.

Are C×L Wovens available as Jelly Rolls or Mini Charm Packs?

No. The planned C×L Wovens precut assortment includes Fat Quarter Bundles, Layer Cakes and Charm Packs, but not Jelly Rolls or Mini Charm Packs.

Can I mix C×L Wovens with regular quilting cotton?

Yes. C×L Wovens can be combined with printed quilting cottons when you want to introduce additional texture and visual interest. Their coordinated relationship with Toast & Jam makes those two Elizabeth Hartman collections an especially natural pairing.

What can I make with C×L Wovens?

C×L Wovens can be used in quilts and many other sewing projects where you want a textured woven fabric. They are especially useful for patchwork, backgrounds, borders and blocks where a solid or blender might otherwise be used.

Where can I find Elizabeth Hartman quilt patterns?

Shop Elizabeth Hartman quilt patterns at Shabby Fabrics for distinctive patchwork designs that can showcase C×L Wovens, Toast & Jam and other Elizabeth Hartman fabrics.

Where can I buy C×L Wovens?

Shop C×L Wovens by Elizabeth Hartman for Moda Fabrics at Shabby Fabrics, including available yardage, Fat Quarter Bundles, Layer Cakes and Charm Packs. You can also explore additional woven fabric at Shabby Fabrics.