Concrete Checker 3 inch distressed checkerboard quilting cotton close-up with a ruler showing true scale

Concrete Checker Quilting Cotton – 3 Inch Distressed Checkerboard Fabric by the Yard

$21.99 USD

Concrete Checker quilting cotton is a 3 in checkerboard in cool gray and warm cream, painted with fine cracks like a sun-baked job site — the background of the Little Diggers panel.

Part of the Little Diggers Story & Stash — a story panel with fabrics made to match, and a WM Fabrics exclusive. Pick the ones you love.

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
3 in distressed gray and cream checkerboard
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

What is it for? Quilt backing, wide borders and fussy-cut 3 in squares.

What does it pair with? The Little Diggers panel, Little Diggers Toss, Charcoal Checker and Caution Chevron.

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.