you should still find black. During the cotton shortage, companies had to make choices..black is not the highest seller..so, production was stopped. BUT, plenty still have it stock.

hannocks of padaucha used to sell it

We just had this woman speak at our guild this week and was very informative. She suggested black batting for your type of quilt also. Black is available as others have mentioned.

http://battylady.com/

Quilters dream makes a wonderful black batting. It is a poly but it handles, feels and looks like a cotton or cotton blend. I loved it. Many LQS carry QD batting.

Hopefully this link will work - if not, go to www.fabric.com and search for black batting. http://www.fabric.com/SearchResults2...3-26a376046a5e

I've always been satisfied with their service (in fact, placed an order on Tues. that I will receive tomorrow). If your order is $35 or more, shipping is free. Plus they often offfer other discounts from 15 - 30 percent off.