Discover the Core Collection – 6 Eras of Historic Reproduction Fabrics
- 25 high-quality fat quarters from our extensive Reproduction Fabrics inventory.
- Era-specific prints and colors, including solids (Margo used solids of a time period to center the designs she selects)
- Featured FQs of fabrics from the time period
- Historical essays by Margo Krager about textile printing of the Era.
Sacre Bleu by French General
We are excited to introduce some gorgeous new arrivals: Sacre Bleu by French General for Moda Fabrics. This collection is a timeless blend of blooming florals and traditional designs, all in a breathtaking range of blue hues. A perfect surprise for your next project! These can be found in our 1775-1825 section. Take a look at the bird design, I'm in love!
April Showers by Frank Lloyd Wright
Exclusive Fat Quarter Bundles Available!
We’re offering a specially curated FQ Bundle featuring 9 Fat Quarters for Each Color Scheme - Desert, Bright, Water and Earth
3 IDEA prints from the Frank Lloyd Wright BRIGHT Collection – March Balloons, Coonley Tulip, and April Showers
6 coordinating colors from the House Beautiful Collection
April Showers and Coonley Tulip
In 1927, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a series of 12 monthly covers for Liberty Magazine based on seasonal themes. Unfortunately, the publishers judged them as too radical for the time. The magazine returned Wright’s presentation drawings, which became the basis for later interpretations executed in diverse media. Each cover design exemplifies Wright’s practice of using a T-square, triangle, and compass to create lively geometric designs.
"April Showers" is an abstract representation of spring rain. The dynamic arrangement of angled squares, along with a repeating pattern of circles at their intersections, may have been influenced by Japanese prints he collected. Also in this piece, two of the angled squares resemble cages, each containing an abstract bird figure, which explains the drawing’s alternate title, "The Canary, Bird in the Cage."
Back in Stock! Frank Lloyd Wright March Balloons & House Beautiful
- March Balloons – Available in all 4 stunning colorways!
- House Beautiful – 18 beautiful coordinating prints, with Fat Quarter & 1/2 yard bundles available.
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was a visionary architect whose influence spanned the globe. His signature *Prairie School* style, inspired by the treeless expanse of the Midwest, emphasized strong horizontal lines and was the American response to England’s Arts and Crafts Movement.
Happy Spring!
Warmer weather is on the way, and St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! We’re celebrating with two new Green bundles—because let’s be honest, "Never met a green I didn’t like!"
20th Century Greens – FQ Bundle of (Lucky) 13 Greens from the 20th century, including the iconic "THAT Green" solid FQ!
19th Century Greens – FQ Bundle of (Lucky) 13 Greens from the 19th century, featuring several Poison Greens and solid 19th-century greens.
Perfect for stash building and all your St. Patrick’s Day & Spring projects! Grab yours while they last!
**True Blue Quilts: Sew 15 Reproduction Quilts Honoring 19th-Century Designs** by Annette Plog. This book is a must for all Indigo and Civil War enthusiasts.
The timeless beauty of blue-and-white quilts continues to captivate quilters and collectors alike. These classic treasures, often found in remarkable condition, tell a story of history and tradition.
*Early Century (1840s & Earlier) *Mid-Century (1840-1870) *Late Century (1870-1900)
The *Mariakerke Stars* quilt pattern
The *Mariakerke Stars* quilt pattern was designed to complement Michelle Yeo’s *Mariakerke* fabric collection by Henry Glass Fabrics. The collection was inspired by fabrics from two antique quilts from the 1830s and 1840s, which Michelle purchased at the European Patchwork Meeting in 2022. She attended the event with her Belgian friend, Françoise, who lives in Mariakerke, Ghent, Belgium.
The pattern includes two versions of the *Mariakerke Stars* quilt:
- Quilt 1 (87 x 103) features three strips, each containing five Devil’s Claw blocks set on point within setting triangles. These strips are framed by vertical strips of a striking border print.
- Quilt 2 (68.5 x 86) features two strips, each with four Devil’s Claw blocks set on point, along with a strip of eight pieced Evening Star blocks. These strips are framed with vertical borders and finished with the main border print.
New Arrival: MARIAKERKE by Michelle Yeo
A stunning chintz floral in three colorways with pink and teal flowers Two of Michelle’s trademark serpentine prints—one vertical and one diagonal Rich, classic hues perfect for quilts, garments, and historic recreations
New Fabric Alert! - Green Leaves
Green Leaves by Andover Fabrics has arrived! This dramatic, idea-driven print—plus its perfectly coordinated companions—is a stunning choice for a Mid-Century Modern aesthetic. Whether you're crafting quilts, home decor, or statement pieces, this collection delivers timeless style with a bold touch.
And the best part? Andover has a free pattern available to inspire your next project!
Shop now and bring some Mid-Century charm into your creative space. 
Quilt Kit Close-outs, Discounted kits, while supplies last.
Who is ready for their next quilting adventure? Added Ohio Star Quilt kit to this promotion. Only 1 left in shop! Come check out our Quilt Kit deals!
- 14 essential fabric categories for an authentic reproduction stash
- Expert tips on color, print selection, and quilt design
- 13 stunning quilt projects inspired by the past
Discover the Timeless Elegance of Toile!
Step into history with our three exquisite new Toile fabric lines: Summer House, Trendy Toile, and Toile de Jouy.
Toile, a classic printed cotton, became synonymous with intricate scenic designs after its origins in 18th-century Europe. First developed near Dublin in the 1750s by Francis Nixon, this printing technique was perfected in France during the 1760s, notably at the famous Oberkampf factory in Jouy-en-Josas.
Toile designs typically feature three distinct themes: pastoral scenes with people and buildings, monochromatic florals, and graceful birds. While briefly worn as dresses, these beautiful prints found their true place in home furnishings, from curtains to quilts.
Originally printed using large etched plates, early Toiles showcased grand-scale imagery. As technology evolved, the introduction of copper rollers compressed designs to fit the printing format, creating the intricate patterns we cherish today.
Classic Toile prints were made in a single color on a light background. Using finely ground mordants, these prints developed into rich hues of red, violet, pink, black, brown, or even blue and green when treated with indigo.
I’m always looking for Toiles! These new arrivals include a lovely Bird Toile, plus a complex stripe—both historically popular between 1840-1860 as dress goods and in quilts. Margo Introduces the new lines on her YouTube channel Cottonopia.
Explore our latest Toile collections today and bring a touch of history to your sewing projects!
A Rich History
Chintz fabrics date back to the 16th century in India, traditionally created with block printing. Bucklebury Chintz captures this heritage with paisleys, calico prints, beautiful vines, and even a design inspired by the moiré technique.
New in the Shop: Frank Lloyd Wright |
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I have just received this new line and I’m so excited to share it with you. This is the Anchor for the Mid-Century Modern section of my website. Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was a world wide influence over his long creative life. His style in the US is known as the Prairie School and prevalent here in the Midwest. Strong horizontal lines evoke the treeless expanse of the prairie landscape.The Prairie School was the American response to the Arts and Crafts Movement in England. We have the dramatic March Balloons in all 4 colors plus 18 coordinates called House Beautiful. Fat Quarter and 1/2 Yard Bundles of the smaller House Beautiful prints available. |
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