Nautical Blue Bella Solids 44"/45" Fabric Per Yard

Nautical Blue Bella Solids 44"/45" Fabric Per Yard from Moda Fabrics is the crisp classic medium blue — clearer than navy, calmer than royal — the anchor blue for patriotic, coastal, and Americana quilts.

Product Details

• Color: Clear medium blue — between navy and royal; classic summer-sky nautical tone
• Fabric: 100% premium cotton, 44"/45" wide — Moda Bella Solids
• Shrinkage: 2–3% first wash
• Best for: Patriotic and Americana quilts, coastal themes, children's quilts, borders and sashing
• Coordinates with: White, red, gold, coral, turquoise, cream, navy

Frequently Asked Questions

How does it build the classic patriotic trio?

Nautical Blue + Christmas Red + Bleached White is the crisp flag combination for Americana and Independence Day quilts — all three hold consistent Bella dye lots, so repeat projects match.

Nautical Blue with Navy — does that work?

Yes — as the lighter value in two-tone blue designs, the contrast between the two blues adds dimension in nautical and graduation quilts.

What thread on medium blue?

10CG3 Cool Grey 3 Glide blends with subtle definition; a matching medium-blue thread gives pure tonal texture when the quilting shouldn't show as color.

Why does it suit children's quilts?

It's a clean, cheerful blue that reads happy rather than formal — a staple in baby and kids' quilt palettes.

Borders and sashing?

A Nautical Blue frame gives strong, clean structure around multicolor blocks — especially in traditional and Americana patterns.