{"product_id":"craftido-100-cotton-fabric-by-the-yard-44-x-3-yd-lemon-solid-medium-weight-quilting-cotton","title":"craftido 100% Cotton Fabric by the Yard 44\" x 2.7 m - Lemon Solid, Medium-Weight Quilting Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftido's 100% cotton solid fabric — 44 inches wide and 3 yards long — is a medium-weight, soft quilting cotton in lemon ideal for sewing, quilting, and home-craft projects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis single-bolt cut of Craftido solid lemon cotton offers a reliable, breathable textile with a plain weave and a midweight hand that balances structure and drape. It ships wrapped around a mini bolt for neat storage and is sized to serve as backing, binding, sash, or multiple cut pieces for patchwork. The fabric's consistent colour and durable fibre content make it a practical choice for both machine sewing and handcrafting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow durable and true-to-fibre is this cotton?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftido's cloth is spun and woven as 100% cotton with a listed medium weight of about 5.2 oz per square yard (approximately 145 g\/m²), offering good tensile strength and forgiving handling during repeated stitching. It resists excessive shrinkage when laundered gently and holds colour well when pretreated properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedium-weight plain weave for reliable stitch support\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDurable fibre suitable for repeated use (quilts, bags, garments)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColourfast when washed using recommended methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBurn-test verifiable as natural cotton fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this size work for quilting, backing, or smaller craft pieces?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 44\" width and 3-yard length provide a large, continuous piece that can serve as a quilt backing for small-to-medium projects or be cut into multiple coordinated pieces for blocks, bindings, and sashes. Crafters appreciate the single-colour yardage for matching with prints or creating clean solid fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnough yardage for backing small lap quilts or multiple borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAble to supply strips for binding and sashing across several projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConvenient for lining bags, pillows, and apparel pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEconomical three-yard bolt for stash-building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the fabric behave when sewing and finishing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medium weight offers enough body to feed through domestic sewing machines without puckering while remaining soft enough for comfortable handwork. It presses well, takes interfacing where needed, and is compatible with most standard needles and thread weights used in quilting and apparel sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeeds smoothly under presser feet with minimal drag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccepts machine embroidery and topstitching neatly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHems and seams press flat for crisp finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks well with light- to medium-weight interfacings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this fabric best for? Quilters, home sewers, and makers who need dependable, solid-colour cotton in a versatile midweight will find Craftido's lemon 44\" x 3 yd bolt useful for a wide range of projects. Whether you're building a coordinated stash, finishing a quilt backing, or cutting coordinated yardage for bags, toys, or home decor, this piece gives consistent colour and reliable handling. If you need larger continuous yardage for king-size quilts, consider ordering multiple bolts; otherwise this size is an excellent economical option for everyday sewing and crafting needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is this fabric prewashed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The fabric is sold unwashed; prewashing is recommended if you want to minimize later shrinkage and set the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I use this for machine embroidery?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Its medium weight supports machine embroidery; use a stabiliser appropriate for your design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"craftido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55294623154513,"sku":"B0B9HHWCQX","price":41.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/craftido-front-packaging-lemon.jpg?v=1791933451","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/craftido-100-cotton-fabric-by-the-yard-44-x-3-yd-lemon-solid-medium-weight-quilting-cotton","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}