Colorful Butterfly Large quilting cotton fabric – draped close-up with a ruler showing true print scale

Colorful Butterfly Quilting Cotton, Large Scale – Monarch & Swallowtail Fabric by the Yard

$21.99 USD

Colorway : Large Scale (2 colorways)

Colorful butterfly quilting cotton, large scale — large-scale butterflies, best for fussy cutting, big blocks and backing.

Bring brilliant color and natural beauty to your quilts with colorful butterfly quilting cotton — monarch-style butterflies, blue butterflies, swallowtails, yellow butterflies and black-and-white moths scattered across a soft neutral background.

It pairs beautifully with our butterfly quilt block panel.

Fabric details

100% cotton quilting fabric, plain weave, 4.3 oz per square yard (145 gsm)
Country of origin: made in USA of fabric woven in Indonesia. Digitally printed in the USA with non-toxic, water-based inks; the back of the fabric is unprinted
Scattered butterfly and moth toss on a neutral background
42 in printed width; white selvage margins are in addition to the printed area
One yard = 36 × 42 in. Fat quarter = 21 × 18 in. Multiple yards arrive as one continuous length
Estimated shrinkage: 2–3% in length, 4–5% in width
Printed to order; ships in 5–7 business days

Quick answers

Can I fussy cut the butterflies? Yes — the large scale is best for fussy cutting individual butterflies.

What does it pair with? Our butterfly block panel, greens, golds and soft neutral blenders.

Perfect for:

Nature and garden quilts
Fussy cutting and applique
Quilt backing and borders
Bags, pillows and accessories

Prewash before cutting, especially if you’re mixing it with other fabrics. Expect about 2–3% shrinkage in length and 4–5% in width.

Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent. No bleach.

Tumble dry low or line dry.

Iron on the cotton setting, on the reverse side.

For a finished quilt, add a color catcher to the first wash.

Every order is printed just for you and ships in 5-7 business days. You’ll get a tracking email when it’s on its way.

US shipping is a flat $5.99, and free on orders of $75 or more.

International shipping is a flat $15.99.

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery.

If your fabric arrives misprinted or damaged, contact us and we will work with you to make it right.