Not everything on our wall arrives as a 20-piece collection. Some of the best fabric in the shop shows up as a single bolt - a print the distributor had, we loved, and we bought. These one-offs never restock the same way twice, so this guide is part catalog, part fair warning: when a hidden gem sells out, it's usually gone.
Calico Cowgirls (Poppie Cotton)
Poppie Cotton's western line has been quietly building a following - vintage cowgirl charm with a modern hand. We've got it in three listings: Calico Cowgirls, this colorway, and a third print from the line. If you're making anything for a horse kid or a ranch house, start here.
The Anthology Batik Singles
Anthology hand-dyes come through one bolt at a time, and the current trio is strong: Chai Interlinked (warm neutral with a chain-link motif), Angles Monet in Cobalt (painterly blue geometric), and Daisy Dots. Batik singles like these make outstanding quilt binding - the color saturation goes all the way through the cloth.
Hoffman Watercolor
Salvia Watercolor is from Hoffman's digital-print watercolor program - blooms that look brushed on rather than printed. One bolt, and these Hoffman digitals never repeat.
Robert Kaufman: Songbird Slate
From Kaufman's Wishwell Elmwood group: Songbird Slate and the coordinating Slate Feathers. Moody gray-blue with birds and feathers - pairs beautifully with low-volume backgrounds or a good slate solid.
Novelty One-Offs
The conversation-starter shelf: Timeless Treasures Vintage Dog Portrait in Charcoal (Victorian dogs in frames - yes, really), Blue Iris Dots, and the Sunflower Field panel with its coordinating Sunshine Daydream sunflower yardage - panel plus coordinate equals a fast weekend wall hanging.
Clothworks Merlot Sprigs
Merlot Sprigs on White is the quiet workhorse of this list - a delicate wine-colored floral sprig on white that works as a low-volume print in traditional quilts and as a feature in small projects.
How to Shop Singles
Buy the whole cut you'll need up front. With collection fabric we can often reorder; with singles, once the bolt is empty the print is usually discontinued. My rule: if a one-off print stops you, get a half yard more than the pattern calls for. Future you will be grateful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these single-bolt fabrics be restocked?
Usually not. One-off prints come from closeout lots and end-of-line buys, so once a bolt sells through, that print is typically gone for good. Buy your full project yardage up front.
What are batik singles good for?
Binding, applique, and accent work. Batik dye saturates the full cloth, so there's no wrong side, and single bolts give you a unique accent no one else's quilt will have.
How much fabric do I need for a panel quilt?
A standard panel plus one to two yards of coordinating fabric for borders and backing makes a finished wall hanging or baby quilt. The Sunflower Field panel pairs with the Sunshine Daydream coordinate for exactly this.
