Aqua & Cream Half-Inch Stripe Quilting Cotton – 1/2 Inch Stripe Fabric by the Yard

Aqua & Cream half-inch stripe quilting cotton — a fresh, cheerful aqua and cream stripe.

Give your quilt a bolder line with half-inch stripe quilting cotton — a classic 1/2 inch stripe.

The wider stripe holds its own as a statement print, yet stays easy to pair with florals, ditsy prints, plaids and solids. Cut on the bias, it makes a striking barber-pole binding; cut straight, it frames a quilt with crisp borders and a lively backing.

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
• 1/2 in stripes running along the length of the fabric
• 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

How wide are the stripes? Each stripe is 1/2 in, four times wider than a 1/8 in candy stripe.

How much do I need for binding? Half a yard binds most baby and lap quilts; a fat quarter covers a small wall hanging or table runner.

Which way do the stripes run? Lengthwise, parallel to the selvage. Cut strips on the bias for a diagonal barber-pole binding.

Perfect for:

• Quilt binding, borders and sashing
• Quilt backing with a graphic finish
• Pillow covers, tote bags and table linens
• Nursery quilts and farmhouse sewing