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Why Choose Quilt Backing Fabric from Willow Fabrics?
Willow Fabrics offers a wide selection of quilt backing fabric, providing the perfect finishing layer for your quilting projects. This backing material range includes both plain polycotton options and festive printed bundles, giving quilters flexibility to match their top fabric choice. If you're looking for reliable fabric for the back of a quilt, this collection is an excellent choice.
Our collection includes plain polycotton backing fabric in a wide range of colours — including white, cream, mustard, bright red, emerald green, lilac, sunshine yellow, jade, beige, black, and royal blue — alongside patterned options like the Green Daisy design and a Union Jack print. We also stock festive fat quarter Christmas bundles featuring gingerbread, snowflake glitter, green robins, and navy street scene prints. Made from quality backing materials, this fabric provides a smooth, stable base that supports your quilt top and wadding evenly.
Whether you're finishing a full-size quilt, a smaller patchwork project, or a festive throw, our quilt backing fabric offers a dependable and versatile foundation that completes your quilting work with a neat, professional finish.
Shop Quilt Backing Fabric & Finish with Confidence
Valued for their wide colour range and smooth finish, these backing materials remain a reliable choice for quilters completing projects of any size.
Browse our full range of backing fabric and choose the perfect colour or print to complement your quilt top. From classic polycotton shades to festive Christmas bundles, Willow Fabrics makes it easy to buy backing material for quilts with confidence and give your finished project a polished, professional look.
FAQs
What is quilt backing fabric used for?
Quilt backing fabric is used as the bottom layer of a quilt, sitting beneath the wadding and quilt top to complete the three-layer quilt sandwich.
What colours does the polycotton backing fabric come in?
Willow Fabrics stocks backing material in a wide range of colours, including white, cream, mustard, bright red, emerald green, lilac, sunshine yellow, jade, beige, black, and royal blue.
Can I use a printed fabric for the back of a quilt?
Yes, printed options like the Green Daisy design or the festive Christmas fat quarter bundles work well as fabric for the back of a quilt, adding extra visual interest.
Is polycotton a good choice for quilt backing?
Yes, polycotton backing fabric is durable, easy to care for, and available in a wide colour range, making it a popular and practical choice for quilt backing.
How much backing fabric do I need for a quilt?
The amount of backing material needed depends on the size of your quilt top, generally requiring a few inches of extra fabric on each side to allow for quilting and trimming.














































































