Nantucket Summer Cuddle by Camille Roskelley
Nantucket Summer Cuddle brings Camille Roskelley's beloved coastal summer aesthetic to a soft polyester cuddle fabric — 100% polyester in the silky, plush cuddle construction that has become a favourite for baby quilts, snuggle throws, and soft home décor projects. For traditional cotton alternatives see the Moda Grunge wideback guide and Riley Blake Shabby widebacks. The coastal-fresh palette includes Navy, Light Blue, and Grass Green across several print designs:
- Somerset Florals — large coastal florals in Cream Navy and Light Blue
- Sconset Florals — smaller florals in Navy and Grass
- Plaid Checks — coastal plaids in Navy and Grass
- Surfside Florals — delicate florals on Cream Blue
- Cottage Small Floral — small scattered florals on Cream Blue
- Meadow Small Floral — meadow-inspired small florals
- Swoon Cheater Patchwork — cheater patchwork multi for single-piece quilt tops
Cuddle fabric is not a traditional quilting cotton — it's best used for quilt tops and backs where softness and warmth are the priority over crisp piecing. An excellent choice for baby quilts and quick cozy throws.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I longarm quilt with cuddle/minky backing?
Load with the stretch running side to side, reduce backing tension so the pile isn't stretched, and use a 90/14 needle with slightly longer stitches. Polyester pile is forgiving of tension flecks — they vanish into the plush — but overstretching on the frame causes post-quilting pucker.
Does cuddle need batting?
Often not for throws — cotton top plus cuddle back with no batting makes a light, drapey, deeply soft blanket. For structured quilts, a light poly or 80/20 batting keeps loft without making the quilt heavy; the cuddle contributes warmth on its own.
What is a cheater patchwork print for?
The Swoon cheater prints a full patchwork design onto one piece of fabric — sandwich, quilt, and bind, and the 'pieced' quilt is done in an afternoon. Ideal for fast baby gifts and for showcasing quilting over piecing.
