Quick Answer

Choose Riley Blake Confetti Cotton solids for a soft, premium hand that's ideal for traditional and modern quilts. Opt for Paintbrush Studio Painter's Palette solids when you need a lightweight, high-thread-count fabric with predictable shrinkage for apparel or precise piecing.

Fiber Content and Construction

Both the Riley Blake Confetti Cotton and Paintbrush Studio Painter's Palette solids are 100% cotton, but their construction differs. The Confetti Cotton is a premium quilting cotton with a soft hand, while the Painter's Palette solids have a specific thread count of 62x62 and a lightweight 150 GSM weight. The higher thread count in the Paintbrush Studio fabric gives it a tighter weave, which can reduce fraying during cutting and sewing.

The Confetti Cotton does not list a thread count or GSM, so its weight and weave density are less defined. This means you may need to test its behavior for projects that require precise structural properties, such as garment sewing or intricate patchwork.

Shrinkage and Pre-Washing

Paintbrush Studio Painter's Palette solids have a stated 3-3% shrinkage, so pre-washing is recommended for apparel or any project where fit matters. The Riley Blake Confetti Cotton does not list a shrinkage percentage, so you will need to pre-wash a sample before starting your project to avoid surprises after the first wash.

If you skip pre-washing, the Paintbrush Studio fabric's known shrinkage gives you a predictable outcome, while the Confetti Cotton's unknown rate requires a test swatch.

Trade-Offs Between Confetti Cotton and Painter's Palette Solids

  • Fabric Hand vs. Defined Structure: Confetti Cotton offers a soft, premium hand perfect for quilts where drape matters. Painter's Palette solids have a lightweight 150 GSM weight and 62x62 thread count, giving you a more defined, stable fabric for precise piecing. Choose Confetti Cotton for soft quilt tops; choose Painter's Palette for structured projects.
  • Known Shrinkage vs. Unknown Shrinkage: Painter's Palette solids specify 3-5% shrinkage, so you can pre-wash with confidence. Confetti Cotton does not list shrinkage, so you must test a swatch before washing your final project. Painter's Palette is more predictable for garments; Confetti Cotton requires a test step.
  • Price and Value: Confetti Cotton is priced at $2.92 per yard (compare at $4.05), while Painter's Palette is $3.00 per yard (compare at $4.35). Both offer good value, but Confetti Cotton is slightly cheaper per yard. Confetti Cotton is a budget-friendly premium option; Painter's Palette is a mid-priced choice with known specs.

Product Facts at a Glance

  • Peacock Confetti Cotton™ Solid from Riley Blake Designs: Riley Blake Designs Confetti Cottons solid fabric is a premium quilting cotton that has a soft hand. Use it in your traditional or modern quilts or on its own for a contemporary quilt style. The soft hand makes it pleasant to work with and gives quilts a drapey feel, but the lack of specific weight or thread count data means you should test it for garments or structured projects.
  • Abyss Painter's Palette Solid from Paintbrush Studio Fabrics: Paintbrush Studio Painter's Palette solid: 100% cotton, 150GSM - lightweight, 62x62 thread count, 3-5% shrinkage. The lightweight fabric with a defined thread count is ideal for apparel and precise piecing where you need a consistent, stable weave and can plan for shrinkage.

Which Solid Fabric Fits Your Project?

Best for

  • Quilters who want a soft, premium hand for traditional or modern quilts (Confetti Cotton)
  • Sewists who need a lightweight, high-thread-count fabric with predictable shrinkage for apparel or precise piecing (Painter's Palette)

Not for

  • Projects that require a specific fabric weight or thread count without testing (Confetti Cotton)
  • Sewists who prefer a heavier, more substantial fabric for structured bags or home decor (both are lightweight to medium weight)