Nautical 6 inch block cheater quilt fabric – draped close-up with a ruler showing true print scale

Nautical 6-Inch Block Cheater Quilt Fabric – Sailboat & Anchor Faux Patchwork by the Yard

$29.99 USD

Nautical 6-inch block cheater quilt fabric prints a faux patchwork of sailboats, anchors, stars and waves — pieced-quilt charm with no piecing.

This listing is the printed quilt top fabric only. Batting, backing and binding are not included. Matching fabrics for backing and binding are sold separately in the Whimsical Whale Story & Stash; batting is available at any quilt or craft store.

Part of the Whimsical Whale Story & Stash — a story panel with fabrics made to match. 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
Printed 6 in nautical patchwork blocks
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? A second quilt top, borders or matching nursery pieces.

What does it pair with? The Whimsical Whale panel, Ships Stripe and Anchors.

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.