Benartex vs Maywood Studio — Two Established Quilting Brands Compared
Benartex vs Maywood Studio — Two Established Quilting Brands Compared
Benartex and Maywood Studio are both well-established quilting fabric companies with broad collections. Here’s how they compare in design style, specialty areas, and what each does best.
Linda’s Electric Quilters Fabric Expert Comparison
Brand Comparison
| Factor | Benartex | Maywood Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Design range | Wide — traditional, holiday, modern Both | Wide — especially strong in warm traditional |
| Holiday / seasonal | Strong holiday collections Benartex | Good seasonal range |
| Flannel line | Good | Excellent flannel program Maywood |
| Panel collections | Good range Both | Good range |
| Fabric quality | Premium Tie | Premium |
▶ Our Verdict Both brands produce excellent quality quilting cotton across a broad range of styles. Maywood is particularly known for its flannel collections. Benartex has strong holiday and specialty designs. Both serve the traditional and casual modern quilter well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Maywood Studio make flannel fabric?
Yes — Maywood Studio has a well-regarded flannel program with coordinating flannel and cotton collections that allow quilters to mix both fiber surfaces in the same quilt. Their flannel is widely used for flannel-backed quilts, cozy lap quilts, and children’s quilts.