Fairytale Digital Cuddle Blush is a 100% polyester minky plush fabric from Shannon Fabrics, printed with rainbows, castles, and unicorns in white and pink, and it is best for soft, kid-friendly throw blankets, wearable scarves, and cuddly quilts. At 58/60 inches wide with a 2.5mm pile, it gives you smooth Cuddle softness in a storybook print little ones reach for again and again.
What Is Fairytale Digital Cuddle Blush Fabric?
This is a Digital Cuddle fabric, meaning the fairytale artwork is printed onto Shannon Fabrics' minky plush base. Instead of a solid color, you get rainbows, castles, unicorns, and more scattered across a soft white and pink ground — the Blush colorway. It is the kind of print that makes a child want to wrap up while reading a favorite fairytale.
The fabric is 100% polyester, 58/60 inches wide, weighs 340 grams per linear yard, and has a 2.5mm pile. That short, smooth pile makes Cuddle feel silky against skin without being bulky in the seam. Sold by the yard, it lets you buy just what a throw, scarf, or small quilt needs, and the generous width means many children's projects fit without piecing.
Coordinating colors include Unicorn, Lilac, Grape Jam, Bellflower, Jewel, Bubblegum, Blush, Cotton Candy, Carnation, Mystic, Aqua, Spearmint, Shell, and Blossom. Pair it with a solid Cuddle in Blush or Bubblegum for a backing, or pull lilac and aqua accents for a brighter playroom look.
How to Use It
Minky plush has a little stretch and shift, unlike quilting cotton. Pin generously — or use clips — especially on long seams, and use a walking foot so the layers feed evenly and the top does not creep ahead of the bottom.
For cutting, lay the fabric in a single layer, print side up, so you can center a castle or unicorn where you want it. Use a rotary cutter and mat or sharp scissors. Run your hand over the pile to find the direction it lies smoothest, and keep that nap direction the same on every piece. Shake cut pieces over a bin, because cut minky edges shed fine fluff at first.
For sewing, lengthen your stitch slightly and sew slowly. This print pairs beautifully with solid Cuddle as a backing, or as the star of a simple whole-cloth quilt with quilting cotton. Avoid a hot iron directly on the plush — press any cotton partner from the cotton side only. Use larger pieces where possible, so the rainbows and unicorns stay whole rather than being cut apart in tiny patchwork.
A Project to Try
Try a simple self-binding throw blanket. You will need Fairytale Digital Cuddle Blush for the front and a solid Cuddle in Blush, Bubblegum, or Cotton Candy for the back, cut about 10 inches larger in both directions than the front.
Step 1: Lay the backing right side up, center the fairytale print right side down on top, and pin all around. Step 2: Fold the extra backing in to meet the edge of the front, then fold again over the front to form a mitered, self-bound edge, pinning the corners carefully. Step 3: Topstitch close to the inner fold all the way around. Step 4: Shake it gently outside to release loose fluff. Your storybook throw is ready for reading time, car rides, and blanket-fort adventures.
Care and Handling
Follow the manufacturer's guidance: machine wash cold with like colors, use no fabric softener, and tumble dry low with no dryer sheet. Softener and dryer sheets coat the polyester fibers and can dull that signature softness over time, so skip them and let the plush stay plush.
Wash a new throw before first heavy use to remove loose fibers from cutting, and wash it with similar soft items rather than rough towels or jeans that can abrade the pile. Store blankets folded loosely so the pile springs back when unfolded. With that simple care, the print stays bright and the fabric stays durable for everyday use, from picnics to indoor blanket forts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Digital Cuddle minky stretch?
Yes, it has some stretch and shift compared with quilting cotton. Pin or clip generously, use a walking foot, and sew slowly to keep layers feeding evenly.
How much do I need for a child's throw blanket?
One yard of this 58/60-inch-wide fabric makes a generous toddler throw. For a larger child or an adult lap throw, buy two yards and keep the full width.
Can I use Fairytale Digital Cuddle as a quilt backing?
Yes — its width covers many baby, toddler, and lap quilts without a seam, and the short pile adds warmth and softness. Baste well, since plush can shift under the needle.
Shop the White And Pink Fairytale Digital Cuddle Blush Fabric per yard at Linda's Electric Quilters.
