Andover Fabrics

Andover Fabrics is the heritage brand of quilting, with roots stretching back to the 1890s. While other companies chase trends and social media visibility, Andover has carved out a distinguished niche in reproduction fabrics — historically accurate prints that recreate the patterns and color palettes of quilts from the Civil War era through the mid-20th century.

Andover's collaboration with fabric historian Barbara Brackman and their licensing of the Smithsonian Institution's textile archives has produced some of the most accurate reproduction fabrics available. Quilters making period-accurate quilts or participating in historical sew-alongs rely on Andover as their primary source for authentic prints.

Beyond reproductions, Andover also produces contemporary collections from designers like Libs Elliott, whose generative-art-inspired prints bridge the gap between tradition and technology. The base cotton quality is solid — comparable to Kona in weight and weave — and the print quality is excellent, with rich colors that hold up well through washing. Their Century Solids line provides 100+ colors specifically designed to coordinate with both their historical and contemporary print collections.