Dear Reproduction Fabrics Friends,
As we unpack the booth and settle back into the shop, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit us at the Minnesota Quilt Show this week.
One of our favorite parts of every quilt show is the opportunity to connect with so many of you in person. Whether you came to browse fabrics, talk quilt history, share a current project, or simply say hello, we truly appreciate the time you spent with us. These conversations are one of the highlights of our year.
The show was filled with beautiful quilts, inspiring exhibits, and talented makers from across the region. We were especially delighted to see a familiar design hanging among the entries—a stunning version of Bette Fairies' Little Pink Stars quilt made by Nanette Missaghi. Many of you know our original Little Pink Stars quilt, which is always a showstopper in our booth. Seeing Nanette's interpretation on display was a wonderful reminder of how quilt patterns take on new life through the creativity of each maker.
Thank you as well to everyone who attended Margo's presentation, Cotton, Color, and Commerce: 18th-Century Textiles in the American Colonies. It was a pleasure to share the fascinating stories of the fabrics, trade networks, and printed cottons that continue to inspire our work today.
For those who weren't able to attend, we brought home plenty of inspiration and ideas that we'll be sharing in the coming weeks. We also still have many of the fabrics, kits, bundles, and special projects that traveled with us to the show available in the shop and online.
We were so happy with the enthusiastic response to our Core Collection Bundles. We brought all 7 of these collections with us, and many visitors were excited to discover a fabric bundle that combines both historical accuracy and textile education.
Curated by fabric historian Margo Krager, each Core Collection Bundle contains 25 historically accurate Fat Quarters drawn from the heart of our reproduction fabric inventory. Every fabric is carefully selected to reflect the colors, motifs, printing methods, and design influences of a specific textile era. (1775-1950 inclding the Ciivl War and Depression Eras, and our special bundle the 250 year anniversary of the USA)
Picture of our 1775-1825 Core collection. Featured fabrics in this collection include Woodblock style, Toile, Turkey Red, Ramoneur, Chambray, Quercitron
Each collection also includes a selection of highlighted fabrics accompanied by original essays written by Margo, offering valuable historical context and insight into the textiles of the period. From early imported chintzes and polychrome Turkey Reds to bold Civil War plaids, shirtings, and dress prints, these bundles provide both inspiration and education for quilters, costumers, re-enactors, and textile history enthusiasts.
Semiquincentennial FQ Collection - Fabrics that would have been available in 1776.
Whether you're creating a historically inspired quilt, researching period fabrics, or simply enjoy learning the stories behind the textiles, these collections offer an authentic journey through textile history. We were thrilled to see so many people connecting with the fabrics, asking questions, and discovering new eras to explore.
Thank you for supporting our small business and for being part of this wonderful quilting community. We are continually inspired by your enthusiasm for quilts, textiles, and history.
Happy quilting,
Margo Krager and the Reproduction Fabrics Team
Before we sign off, we'd also like to remind everyone that registration is now open for our new 6 Month Civil War Inspired Log Cabin Block of the Month, beginning in July.
The Log Cabin is one of the most iconic quilt blocks in American quilting history. Popular throughout the mid-19th century, these versatile blocks were made from fabric scraps and often reflected the maker's creativity through color placement and layout.
One of the things we love most about Log Cabin quilts is that no two are ever quite alike. From block choice to fabric placement and final layout, there are countless ways to make this project uniquely your own.
If you admired the historic quilts at the Minnesota Quilt Show and would like to create a quilt inspired by the fabrics and traditions of the Civil War era, we'd love to have you join us for this special program.
