About Us
We are the home of “cottons that feel like silk”. Our fine cotton prints with a silky hand can be found in quilt and craft shops around the world. We are known for our superior quality and admirable customer service. The quilting industry is where we have built a name for ourselves and a community of great customers, distributors and partners. We design and partner with the best designers to produce fabrics to sell wholesale to your local shops and distributors.
Our History
1935
Northcott was founded, originally established as a fashion textile converter.
1992
Northcott shifted its focus to the ever-expanding cotton print market of quilting.
2017
Northcott launched Banyan Batiks, expanding its product line to include batik-style fabrics, popular in quilting.
2018
Northcott launched FIGO Fabrics, an exciting line of modern fabrics, featuring the work of notable print designers.
2020
Northcott partnered with Patrick Lose Fabrics, a renowned name in the quilting community, to further enhance its collection and designer collaborations.
2024
Northcott launched of its newest division, Anna Maria Textiles, led by the celebrated designer Anna Maria Parry (formerly Horner).
Charities We Support
Quilts for Kids
Founded by Linda Arye in the year 2000, Quilts for Kids Inc. creates brightly colored patchwork quilts for kids. These are children with life-threatening illnesses as well as children of abuse.
Northcott donates childrens' fabrics to support Quilts for Kids in their cause.
Visit their website at www.quiltsforkids.org to learn more about Quilts for Kids and find out how you can get involved to turn tears into smiles by helping to send patchwork quilts to children in need of comfort and support.
Quilts of Valour - Canada Society
QOV - Canada Society organizes and facilitates the making and distribution of quilts for injured Canadian soldiers and military personnel. Their mission is to ensure that they are recognized for their bravery and commitment of their true patriotism to Canada. They give this support through the presentation of quilts of comfort.
Quilts of Valour are being made by quilters registered across the country. They have quilts going out to armed forces bases, rehabilitation hospitals and veteran's homes right across the country. Visit www.quiltsofvalour.ca to learn more and see how you can get involved to support your country!
Northcott proudly supports the QOV - Canada Society by creating patriotic collections exclusively for Canada, donating fabric and printing brochures.
One Million Pillowcase Challenge
American Patchwork & Quilting is challenging you to help reach the goal of donating one million pillowcases to local charities. Many charities can benefit from the donation of a pillowcase and the challenge gives you the opportunity to donate and make a difference in your community.
Northcott proudly sponsors this cause by providing fabric and by raising awareness through our online social media avenues. It's such an easy and fun way to make a difference in your own community. Please visit their website for free pillowcase patterns, a listing of local quilt shops that are involved and a suggested list of charities to which you can make a pillowcase donation. www.allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases/faqs
