Black Cuddle 3 Extra Wide Solid Minky Fabric per yard from Shannon Fabrics is the dramatic dark of the Cuddle line — deep black in the signature 3mm plush pile, the most luxurious dark backing a quilt can have.
Product Details
- Fabric: Cuddle 3 by Shannon — premium polyester minky, 3mm plush pile
- Width: ~60" extra wide — minimal or no seaming on most quilt sizes
- Care: Machine wash gentle/cool, tumble low — polyester holds softness and doesn't shrink like cotton
- Longarm handling: Minky stretches — load carefully, secure flat, lengthen the stitch slightly
- Best behind: Dark moderns, masculine quilts, Halloween/seasonal themes, sophisticated kids' quilts
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cuddle 3, exactly?
- Shannon Fabrics' flagship solid minky — a 3mm-pile polyester plush that's become the industry standard for cozy quilt backings, baby items, and lovies. The 3 refers to the pile height.
- Why black minky specifically?
- The deep pile makes quilting texture read as sculpted dimension on the dark ground — dramatic in a way flat black cotton can't match — and the contrast of a graphic front against a plush black reverse is a signature modern-quilt move.
- What does minky change on the longarm?
- Stretch management — load without tension-stretching the minky, secure it flat, lengthen the stitch, and consider batting on the thinner side to control bulk on the frame.
- What bobbin against black plush?
- Black — the pile partially swallows bobbin stitches, but a light thread would still fleck visibly across the dark surface.
- Does it shrink or wear?
- No cotton-style shrinkage — polyester minky is dimensionally stable and keeps its plush through regular gentle laundering, which is why minky-backed quilts survive childhoods.
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Black Cuddle 3 Extra Wide Solid Minky Fabric - ( 3/4 Yard Pack )
Sale price$10.31
Regular price$17.18