A firm foundation for the altar hanging you are making with care.
An altar frontal has more to carry than its face fabric. Embroidery, appliqué, braid and fringe all become part of the finished weight. Heavyweight Cotton Canvas offers a substantial woven foundation beneath those decorative layers, helping you work toward a flatter, more structured hang.
Projects and possibilities
Consider it as an interlining or base for altar frontals, superfrontals, pulpit falls and processional banners. It is also worth sampling for decorative wall hangings and other textile projects that need firm woven support.
Fabric details
- Fiber content: 100% cotton
- Width: 60 inches (approximately 152 cm)
- Weight: Heavyweight canvas
- Hand: Firm and supportive
- Use: Interlining, backing and structural foundation
Planning your project
Before cutting, put together a sample of the layers you intend to use. Include a little of the embroidery, fringe or heavier trim if you can, then see how the combination falls. If the result feels too substantial for your design, medium weight canvas offers a softer alternative.
Ordering fabric and swatches
Select By the Yard for fabric yardage or Swatch for a sample, then choose your color where offered. Swatches are approximately 4 × 6 inches and are intended for checking color, texture and feel; they may not show a full pattern repeat.
Ordering multiple swatches: If you order two or more swatches, we will fulfill your order as swatches in the colors and quantities selected. Ordering several swatches does not order fabric yardage. Please order yardage separately using the By the Yard option.
Please review your selected option and quantity before checkout. Swatch orders are final sale once processed.
For our complete terms, see our return and refund policy.
Fulfillment time: Swatches are usually in stock and are generally fulfilled within 1–5 business days. In-stock solid fabrics and linings are generally fulfilled within 1–5 business days. If fabric stock needs to be ordered, please allow 7–14 business days for fulfillment.
Shipping transit time: Carrier transit begins after your package ships and is additional to fulfillment time. Transit time varies with the shipping service selected at checkout.
For your sewing project, choose By The Yard. A quantity of 1 is 1 yard.
Before you cut and sew
Test for shrinkage and prepare the canvas before cutting to the final measurements. Plan cleaning for the completed hanging with its decorative face fabric and trims in mind. It is easier to settle those details while the materials are still on the worktable.
Questions about this fabric
Can I use this inside a stole?
It may suit a stole that needs a firm finish, but the full construction can become quite substantial. If you prefer a softer hand, compare medium weight cotton canvas before choosing. Try the face fabric, canvas and lining together.
Is this the visible fabric for an altar frontal?
It is generally the supporting layer beneath the decorative fabric. Your pattern and design determine whether any canvas is left visible, but its usual job is to help the cloth above it hang well.
Bring your project together
Who else do you know that might like our company?
Send them a FREE $10 just for checking us out! Give them the code ”REFERRAL10” for $10 off their first order!
If you haven't used the code yet, it will work on your first order as well! Just make sure to pass it along to your favorite priest, pastor, or seamstress!
A firm foundation for the altar hanging you are making with care.
An altar frontal has more to carry than its face fabric. Embroidery, appliqué, braid and fringe all become part of the finished weight. Heavyweight Cotton Canvas offers a substantial woven foundation beneath those decorative layers, helping you work toward a flatter, more structured hang.
Projects and possibilities
Consider it as an interlining or base for altar frontals, superfrontals, pulpit falls and processional banners. It is also worth sampling for decorative wall hangings and other textile projects that need firm woven support.
Fabric details
- Fiber content: 100% cotton
- Width: 60 inches (approximately 152 cm)
- Weight: Heavyweight canvas
- Hand: Firm and supportive
- Use: Interlining, backing and structural foundation
Planning your project
Before cutting, put together a sample of the layers you intend to use. Include a little of the embroidery, fringe or heavier trim if you can, then see how the combination falls. If the result feels too substantial for your design, medium weight canvas offers a softer alternative.
Ordering fabric and swatches
Select By the Yard for fabric yardage or Swatch for a sample, then choose your color where offered. Swatches are approximately 4 × 6 inches and are intended for checking color, texture and feel; they may not show a full pattern repeat.
Ordering multiple swatches: If you order two or more swatches, we will fulfill your order as swatches in the colors and quantities selected. Ordering several swatches does not order fabric yardage. Please order yardage separately using the By the Yard option.
Please review your selected option and quantity before checkout. Swatch orders are final sale once processed.
For our complete terms, see our return and refund policy.
Fulfillment time: Swatches are usually in stock and are generally fulfilled within 1–5 business days. In-stock solid fabrics and linings are generally fulfilled within 1–5 business days. If fabric stock needs to be ordered, please allow 7–14 business days for fulfillment.
Shipping transit time: Carrier transit begins after your package ships and is additional to fulfillment time. Transit time varies with the shipping service selected at checkout.
For your sewing project, choose By The Yard. A quantity of 1 is 1 yard.
Before you cut and sew
Test for shrinkage and prepare the canvas before cutting to the final measurements. Plan cleaning for the completed hanging with its decorative face fabric and trims in mind. It is easier to settle those details while the materials are still on the worktable.
Questions about this fabric
Can I use this inside a stole?
It may suit a stole that needs a firm finish, but the full construction can become quite substantial. If you prefer a softer hand, compare medium weight cotton canvas before choosing. Try the face fabric, canvas and lining together.
Is this the visible fabric for an altar frontal?
It is generally the supporting layer beneath the decorative fabric. Your pattern and design determine whether any canvas is left visible, but its usual job is to help the cloth above it hang well.
Bring your project together
Who else do you know that might like our company?
Send them a FREE $10 just for checking us out! Give them the code ”REFERRAL10” for $10 off their first order!
If you haven't used the code yet, it will work on your first order as well! Just make sure to pass it along to your favorite priest, pastor, or seamstress!
