Country Red Bella Solids 44"/45" Fabric Per Yard from Moda Fabrics is the deep earthy red — barn-red, cranberry-leaning — the darkest and dustiest of the Bella reds, made for country, farmhouse, and traditional American palettes.
Product Details
- Color: Deep warm red with a slightly dusty, rustic character — darker than Christmas Red and Bettys Red
- Fabric: 100% premium cotton, 44"/45" wide — Moda Bella Solids
- Shrinkage: 2–3% first wash — pre-wash deep reds to release excess dye
- Pairs with: Natural cotton battings (Warm & Natural, Hobbs Heirloom Natural) for the authentic country sandwich
- Best for: Country and farmhouse quilts, log cabin, pinwheel, and bear paw blocks, red-and-cream two-color classics, rustic bindings
- Coordinates with: Tan, cream, navy, black, gold, sage, natural
Frequently Asked Questions
- Country Red, Bettys Red, or Christmas Red — the three-red decision?
- Country Red is the deepest and dustiest — farmhouse and rustic work. Bettys Red is brighter classic-American. Christmas Red is the festive holiday tuner. The palettes rarely interchange: a Christmas Red in a farmhouse quilt reads too bright.
- Why is red-and-cream its signature use?
- Country Red against cream or natural muslin is the definitive traditional American two-color quilt — the dusty depth reads antique in a way brighter reds can't.
- What thread on deep dusty red?
- 15315 Smoke Glide or a matching deep red for tonal work; tan or cream thread for warm, country-style visible contrast.
- Why natural batting here?
- The unbleached cream undertone matches the earthy palette — a bright bleached batting under a farmhouse quilt subtly modernizes fabrics chosen to look aged.
- Which blocks does it ground best?
- Log cabin centers and darks, pinwheels, bear paws — traditional geometry where the deep red anchors lighter tans and creams around it.
