Black Fabric & Quilting Notions

Black Fabric & Quilting Notions

Everything looks better in black! Add a touch of mystery to your next project with black fabric. Stock up for your next quilting project with black fabric in our wide selection of options from your favorite brands and designers.

If you’re looking for classic black quilting fabric, we carry a variety of black fabric by the yard in both solids and prints. From black solid quilt fabric to black quilt backing fabric, it’s all here for you to peruse from your favorite designers including Kona Cotton, Bella Solids, Cotton Supreme Solids, Designer Essential Solids, Confetti Cotton, and even Cuddle fabric.

But black fabric isn’t just about solids. What about prints? From black floral quilt fabric to black on black cotton fabric and black tonal quilt fabric, you can shop all of our black print cotton fabric here. There are so many beautiful designs to choose from! You’ll find hundreds of bolts with black print fabric by the yard in a range of styles from traditional to modern and everything in between. Browse a variety of black fabric designs for Halloween, New Year’s Eve, and every day in between. Black fabric is sure to add interest to your next quilting project.

So, what can you create with black print quilt fabric? The short answer is: anything your heart desires! When it comes to using black quilting fabric in quilting, it can add depth, contrast, and drama to your quilt design.

Black can convey different moods in a quilt, from elegant and sophisticated to bold and modern. Think about the overall theme of your quilt and how incorporating black fabric can contribute to your desired atmosphere.

Whether you’re using solid black fabric or choosing a few black fabric patterns to work with, here are some tips to make the most of this versatile and elegant fabric color:

1. Contrast: Black quilting fabric creates a strong contrast when used with lighter fabrics, making patterns and designs stand out. Consider using black fabric as a background or border to showcase the other colors and patterns in your quilt.

2. Accentuate Shapes: Highlight certain shapes or elements in your quilt with black fabric - for example, you could outline applique or intricate piecing with black fabric to define and emphasize each shape.

3. Sashing and Borders: Black fabric works well as sashing or borders between blocks. It can help separate different elements and provide a cohesive look to your overall design.

4. Negative Space: Create interesting patterns or give your eyes a place to rest by sing black fabric as negative space in a vibrant or busy quilt pattern.

5. Quilt Binding: Add a clean, polished finish to your quilt by using black fabric for your binding.

However you decide to use black fabric in your next project, there are a few steps you can take to prevent fading and bleeding. Even the best quality fabrics can bleed slightly when washed, but manufacturers of lower-quality fabrics do not always take the extra steps needed to ensure colorfastness, which can spell disaster in the laundry room!

Rest assured, we only source the best quality fabrics from trusted brands, but we do still recommend pre-washing your black fabric as an added precaution. Many quilters will throw in a Shout Color Catcher when washing to prevent any color transfer to lighter fabrics in their quilt.

Also keep in mind that it tends to show lint and stray threads more easily, so you will need to be mindful of placement within your design, as well as handling throughout the quilting process. Keep your work area clean and it couldn’t hurt to have a lint roller nearby to keep your black fabric looking its best! - Remember to plan your quilt design in advance and consider how the black fabric will interact with other colors and patterns.

Don't be afraid to experiment with different shades and textures of black fabric for additional visual interest. Whether you use it as a background, accent, or framing element, black can be a powerful addition to your quilting projects. Take your project back to black with black quilting fabric here at Missouri Star!