Summer Quilting Fabric

Sturdy quilting cotton, a busy or darker backing that hides grass stains, and cotton batting that washes well. Skip anything precious — a picnic quilt earns its keep by being used.

Admiral and denim blues, seaglass green, sandy cream, and one warm accent like coral or strawberry red. Gingham and stripes deliver the cottage feel without a literal beach motif.

Yes — 108 inch wide backings mean no pieced seam on a throw or bed quilt back, which saves a surprising amount of time on a summer deadline.