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Black Precut Fabric – Black Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs & Layer Cakes

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Black precut fabric – 2.5" strips, charm packs, 10" squares and fat quarter bundles where black leads the palette, so a one-color or color-block quilt starts with the cutting already done. Looking for more? Browse all precut fabrics. read more

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Black Precut Fabric – Black Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs & Layer Cakes

Why Buy Black Fabric as Precuts?

A single-color precut takes the hardest part out of a monochrome quilt: finding enough shades of one color that actually go together. Every piece in the bundle is already matched and cut, from the lightest tint to the deepest shade, so you can plan a gradient, an ombré or a two-color quilt without a stack of yardage.

The Black Precuts You'll Find Here

Black precuts here are mostly solids and near-solids: Kona Cotton Black as Roll Ups, Skinny Strips and mini charm packs from Robert Kaufman, Colorworks Premium Solids Black as Strips, Micro Strips and Tiles from Northcott, Inkwell Batiks Solid Black from Island Batik, and Essex Yarn Dyed Linen Black Ten Squares with a soft, textured look.

Which Precut Should I Choose?

  • 2.5" strips (jelly rolls, Roll Ups, Strips) – gradient strip quilts, sashing and binding.
  • 5" squares (charm packs, Stamps) – color-block patchwork and scrappy runners.
  • 10" squares (layer cakes, Ten Squares, Stacks) – half-square triangles and big modern blocks.
  • Fat quarter bundles – the most flexible cut for any pattern.

Shop every size in every color: 2.5" strips, 5" squares, 10" squares and fat quarter bundles.

Planning a Black Quilt

A black background makes bright prints glow, which is why black is a favorite for Amish-style quilts, rainbow quilts and modern designs. Black and white is a classic two-color quilt on its own. Black strips also make sharp sashing and binding, and they frame a busy quilt top.

Need yardage for a background, border or backing? Shop black fabric by the yard, or find a project in our precut quilt patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are black precuts?+

Precuts are bundles of fabric cut to a standard size – 2.5" strips, 5" squares, 10" squares or fat quarters. Black precuts are bundles where black is the main color, from single-color solids to multi-shade palettes.

Is black fabric hard to quilt on?+

It can hide your stitches, which is a plus for beginners. Use a good light, and mark with a white or silver marking pencil rather than a blue pen.

Will black fabric fade or bleed?+

Good-quality black solids like Kona and Colorworks are colorfast, but wash the finished quilt in cold water and add a color catcher sheet the first time, especially next to white.

Why do precut names change between brands?+

"Jelly roll", "charm pack" and "layer cake" started with Moda. Other manufacturers use their own names – Robert Kaufman makes Roll Ups and Ten Squares, and Island Batik makes Strips, Stamps and Stacks. The size is always on the label.