Peppered Cotton in AuberginePeppered Cottons are "shot cottons" or "yarn dyed" meaning that the plain weave fabric is made with one color on the warp and one color on the weft. This gives the fabric a two toned look, with more depth to the color than achieved with regular solids that are dyed after the weaving process. The weight is best described as quilting weight, but has a soft hand and drapes well. It is a great choice for quilts, home decor projects, and also for clothing.