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Solid Quilting Fabric (Quilting Cotton Solids)
The most widely used solid quilting cottons are Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton (365+ colors, the industry reference), Moda Bella Solids, and Connecting Threads Color Wheel Solids. Color Wheel Solids is 100% American-grown cotton milled to a premium quilting weight, offered in 100+ colors from about $8.96/yard and in precut 2.5" strips, 5" and 10" squares. Solids are ideal for backgrounds, color-blocking, and reorders because they stay in open stock.
Solids are the workhorses of a quilt. They give your prints room to breathe, they color-block cleanly, and — unlike a seasonal print — you can reorder the exact same color a year later. The three names you'll hear most are Kona, Bella, and Color Wheel Solids. Here's how they compare and where to start.
Where to buy
Updated July 6, 2026Color Wheel Solids — full range
BrowseConnecting Threads
100+ colors of 100% American-grown cotton at a premium weight, typically the best price-per-yard of the major solids lines. Browse the whole color wheel.
100% cotton · 44" · from ~$8.96/yd
Browse at Connecting ThreadsColor Wheel Solids — 2.5" Strips
Connecting Threads
A jelly-roll-style strip set of solids — the fastest way to get a coordinated spectrum for strip piecing and scrappy backgrounds.
Shop at Connecting ThreadsColor Wheel Solids — Natural
Connecting Threads
A soft, warm off-white — the everyday background solid. Buy the yardage you need and reorder as you go.
100% cotton · 44"
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best solid quilting fabric?+
There's no single best — it depends on your priority. Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton offers the widest color range (365+) and is the industry reference. Moda Bella Solids is a soft, popular staple. Connecting Threads Color Wheel Solids is 100% American-grown cotton at a premium weight and usually the best value per yard. All three are quilt-shop quality.
How many colors do quilting solids come in?+
Kona Cotton leads with 365+ colors. Bella Solids and Color Wheel Solids each offer 100+ curated colors. For a specific shade match, the wider a line's range, the easier it is to find your exact color.
Are solids good for beginners?+
Yes. Solids are forgiving — there's no print direction to fussy-cut or match, they color-block cleanly, and they make it easy to see your piecing. A background solid plus two or three accent solids is a great first-quilt palette.
Can I reorder the same solid color later?+
Usually, yes — solids are kept in open stock far longer than seasonal prints, which is a big reason to build a quilt on a solid background. Note the exact color name so you can reorder the same dye family.