National Textile Day: History | Sustainability | Fabric Types | April Best Sellers |

April best selling fabric
April best selling fabric

Happy National Textile Day! Observed every year on May 3, this day honors the rich history and essential role of textiles in our daily lives. From handwoven tapestries to cutting-edge performance fabrics, textiles have been central to fashion, culture, art, and innovation for centuries. Whether you’re sewing your own clothes, quilting, or crafting home decor, today is a celebration of fiber, fabric, and creativity!

One of the best ways to honor Textile Day is by supporting sustainable fabric design—and that’s where Spoonflower shines. Spoonflower prints fabrics on demand, meaning no excess inventory and less waste. That makes each yard you order more eco-conscious, whether you’re buying a fat quarter or enough for a whole quilt.

Plus, you can choose from a variety of fabric types to suit your needs, including:

  • Cotton Poplin , Petal Signature Cotton, Lightweight Cotton Twill, Organic Cotton Sateen, Linen Cotton Canvas, Minky, Fleece, Performance Pique, Sport Lycra, Chiffon, Celosia Velvet, Cypress Cotton Canvas, Dogwood Denim, Silky Faille, …and more!

April Best Sellers

Now for the fun part: my Top 8 bestselling fabrics for April—and what an eclectic bunch they are! This mix truly shows the quirky, bold, and colorful heart of my fabric collections. Here’s what shoppers loved most last month:

Pickleball Party Day Dinking Festive Pink Cosmo Cocktails with Bright Green Limes Pink Pickleballs and Paddles Fabric
Pickleball Party Day Dinking Cosmo Cocktails
Brook Trout Christmas Red Green Gray New Hampshire State Freshwater Fish Fabric
Brook Trout Christmas NH State Freshwater Fish
Pink Lady Slipper Wildflower Inspired Pink Green Turquoise Oversized Plaid Fabric
Pink Lady Slipper Oversized Plaid Fabric
Tennis Shots Fire Balls Red Rackets and Golden Yellow Tennis Balls on Black Fabric
Tennis Shots Fire Balls Red Rackets Yellow Balls
Silver Mechanical Gears on Blue Steampunk, Mechanics, Engineers Fabric
Silver Mechanical Gears on Blue Steampunk
Gold Graduation Caps Toss In The Air On Maroon Small Fabric
Gold Graduation Caps On Maroon
Rockabilly Cherries and White Polka Dots on Blue Fabric
Rockabilly Cherries and White Polka Dots on Blue
Queso Dip Spicy Cheese Swirl Taco Tuesday Fabric
Queso Dip Spicy Cheese Swirl Taco Tuesday Fabric

Each design tells a story—and they’re all available on every Spoonflower fabric type. Whether you’re sewing a tote, making a quilt, or just dreaming up your next project, these prints bring personality to any creation.

Let’s celebrate textiles, sustainability, and creativity together—one Green Carbon 2112 fabric at a time.