CxL Wovens by Elizabeth Hartman for Moda Fabrics

Discover CxL Wovens by Elizabeth Hartman for Moda Fabrics

Some fabrics add color to a quilt, while others add texture. CxL Wovens by Elizabeth Hartman for Moda Fabrics do both beautifully. This distinctive collection combines the natural character of linen with the versatility of cotton, creating richly textured woven fabrics that bring subtle dimension to traditional and modern patchwork.

Unlike printed blender fabrics, CxL Wovens achieve their color variation through differently colored yarns woven together. The result is a versatile collection of fabrics that can appear almost solid from a distance while revealing beautiful woven texture up close.

With fresh greens, rich blues, soft pinks, warm corals, golden hues, and earthy neutrals, these fabrics offer wonderful possibilities for quilt blocks, backgrounds, borders, and coordinating sewing projects.

What Makes CxL Wovens Different?

CxL Wovens are made from 55% cotton and 45% linen, combining two natural fibers to create a fabric with a distinctive texture and appearance.

The name CxL reflects the combination of cotton and linen. Unlike traditional printed quilting cotton, the visual interest of these fabrics comes from the woven construction itself.

How Do Warp and Weft Create Color Variation?

Warp and weft are the two directions of yarn that form woven fabric. Warp yarns run lengthwise, while weft yarns cross them from side to side.

In CxL Wovens, differently colored warp and weft yarns interact to create subtle variations in color throughout the cloth. This gives the fabrics greater visual depth than a conventional flat solid while maintaining the versatility of a blender.

These characteristics make CxL Wovens especially appealing for projects where you want beautiful color and texture without introducing a busy printed design.

A Versatile Palette of Cotton-Linen Woven Fabrics

CxL Wovens offers a coordinated assortment of colors that work beautifully together or alongside printed quilting fabrics.

Fresh greens such as Zest, Split Pea, Meadow, and Avocado bring natural warmth to patchwork projects. Rich blues and cooler shades, including Pond, Galactic, and Dusk, provide contrast and depth. Softer colors such as Primrose and Blush complement warm shades like Nectar, Golden, and Caramel.

These textured woven fabrics can be used to create gentle transitions between prints, introduce contrast into pieced blocks, or add subtle visual interest to quilt backgrounds and borders.

Their woven texture makes them especially useful when you want the richness of a blender fabric without the appearance of a printed motif.

CxL Wovens Coordinate with Toast & Jam

Elizabeth Hartman designed CxL Wovens to coordinate beautifully with her Toast & Jam fabric collection for Moda Fabrics.

Inspired by colorful craft projects and small-scale calico prints from the 1970s and 1980s, Toast & Jam features charming florals, foliage, hearts, and geometric designs in a nostalgic palette.

The smooth printed cottons of Toast & Jam contrast beautifully with the textured cotton-linen construction of CxL Wovens. Together, they offer opportunities to combine colorful prints with quieter woven fabrics in backgrounds, borders, and patchwork blocks.

Explore more Elizabeth Hartman Fabrics to discover additional collections and coordinating prints.

Shop CxL Wovens Precuts

CxL Wovens is available in three convenient Moda precut formats: Fat Quarter Bundles, Layer Cakes, and Charm Packs. Each offers an easy way to enjoy the collection's coordinated colors and beautiful woven texture.

Whether you're planning a larger patchwork quilt or a smaller sewing project, precuts simplify fabric selection and provide a coordinated starting point for your next creation.

CxL Wovens Fat Quarter Bundle

The CxL Wovens Fat Quarter Bundle includes 20 coordinating Fat Quarters featuring the collection's distinctive cotton-linen woven fabrics.

Fat Quarters are ideal for patchwork quilts, sampler blocks, and projects requiring a variety of colors and fabric cuts. Their versatility makes them especially useful for quilts with multiple pieced shapes, allowing you to combine complementary shades throughout your design.

Discover creative possibilities in our Fat Quarter Quilt Patterns.

CxL Wovens Layer Cake

The CxL Wovens Layer Cake features coordinating 10-inch squares, making it easy to incorporate the collection's beautiful colors and woven texture into patchwork projects.

Layer Cakes are especially useful for quilts featuring larger squares, half-square triangles, and geometric blocks. Their generous precut size allows the subtle color variation of these cotton-linen wovens to become part of the overall design.

Browse our Layer Cake Friendly Quilt Patterns for projects designed around 10-inch squares.

CxL Wovens Charm Pack

The CxL Wovens Charm Pack includes coordinating 5-inch squares, offering a convenient way to explore the collection's colors and woven texture without selecting individual fabrics.

Charm Packs are wonderful for smaller patchwork projects, table toppers, simple quilt blocks, and designs featuring precut squares. Their manageable size makes them especially appealing for experimenting with color placement and fabric combinations.

Find your next project in our Charm Pack Quilt Patterns.

Quilt Patterns by Elizabeth Hartman

Elizabeth Hartman is known for imaginative patchwork designs that transform geometric piecing into recognizable animals, plants, and other charming subjects.

Her distinctive quilt patterns frequently use carefully selected colors and contrasting fabrics to define individual shapes and create visual interest.

CxL Wovens can introduce beautiful texture and subtle color variation into suitable patchwork projects, whether used for backgrounds, borders, or supporting fabrics.

Explore our selection of Elizabeth Hartman Quilt Patterns for creative inspiration. When substituting cotton-linen wovens for traditional quilting cotton, review the pattern requirements and consider the different handling characteristics of the fabric.

Tips for Quilting with CxL Cotton-Linen Wovens

Because CxL Wovens contain linen, they have a different texture and handling characteristics from traditional 100% cotton quilting fabrics.

For the best results, take care when cutting, pressing, and piecing, especially when working with bias edges or smaller patchwork shapes.

Cutting and Piecing

Use a sharp rotary cutter and accurate cutting techniques to help maintain the shape of your fabric pieces. Handle cut edges gently to minimize stretching and fraying.

Maintain a consistent seam allowance and check the accuracy of your piecing throughout the project. Squaring up blocks as you sew can help preserve the dimensions needed for successful quilt assembly.

Pressing and Fabric Care

Press carefully rather than stretching the fabric with the iron. When combining CxL Wovens with traditional quilting cotton, consider differences in fabric weight, drape, and shrinkage.

For laundering, follow the manufacturer's care recommendations. Elizabeth Hartman's published guidance advises against machine drying CxL fabrics, making it especially important to review care instructions before washing your fabric or finished quilt.

Testing a small sample is a helpful way to evaluate fabric behavior before beginning a larger project.

Explore More Elizabeth Hartman and Moda Fabrics

Discover additional Elizabeth Hartman Fabrics, including coordinating collections such as Toast & Jam, or browse our selection of Elizabeth Hartman Quilt Patterns.

You can also explore our complete selection of Moda Fabrics for more quilting cottons, woven fabrics, coordinating prints, and precuts.

Frequently Asked Questions About CxL Wovens

What are CxL Wovens?

CxL Wovens are textured cotton-linen woven blender fabrics designed by Elizabeth Hartman for Moda Fabrics. Differently colored warp and weft yarns create subtle color variation and visual depth without relying on printed designs.

Who designed CxL Wovens?

CxL Wovens were designed by Elizabeth Hartman for Moda Fabrics. Elizabeth Hartman is also known for imaginative patchwork quilt patterns and coordinating fabric collections, including Toast & Jam.

Are CxL Wovens 100% cotton?

No. CxL Wovens are made from 55% cotton and 45% linen, giving them a different texture and character from traditional 100% cotton quilting fabrics.

What makes CxL Wovens different from regular quilting cotton?

CxL Wovens achieve their visual texture through differently colored yarns woven together rather than conventional printed designs. Their cotton-linen composition also creates a different fabric feel and handling characteristics.

Are CxL Wovens suitable for quilting?

Yes. CxL Wovens can be used for patchwork and quilting projects. Because the fabric contains linen, use accurate cutting and piecing techniques, handle bias edges carefully, and follow the manufacturer's fabric-care recommendations.

What precuts are available in CxL Wovens?

CxL Wovens are offered in Fat Quarter Bundles, Layer Cakes, and Charm Packs, depending on availability.

Do CxL Wovens coordinate with Toast & Jam?

Yes. CxL Wovens coordinate with Toast & Jam by Elizabeth Hartman. The textured wovens complement the collection's colorful small-scale printed quilting cottons.

Can I mix CxL Wovens with regular quilting cotton?

Yes, when appropriate for the project. Combining cotton-linen wovens with traditional quilting cotton can create beautiful contrasts in texture. Consider the fabrics' different handling characteristics and test their compatibility before beginning.

What can I make with CxL Wovens?

CxL Wovens can be used in patchwork quilts, quilt backgrounds, borders, pieced blocks, and other sewing projects where textured woven fabrics are suitable. Their subtle color variation makes them especially appealing for projects that benefit from the appearance of a blender fabric.

Where can I find Elizabeth Hartman quilt patterns?

Browse Elizabeth Hartman Quilt Patterns at Shabby Fabrics for imaginative patchwork designs featuring animals, plants, and other recognizable subjects.

Where can I buy CxL Wovens fabric?

Shop CxL Wovens by Elizabeth Hartman for Moda Fabrics at Shabby Fabrics, including available yardage, Fat Quarter Bundles, Layer Cakes, and Charm Packs.