Spring Has Sprung as have New Fabric Collections from FreeSpirit Fabrics!

Happy Spring!  Spring always brings a renewed sense of hope and motivation and so will all the goodness in the FreeSpirit Fabrics’ April release. 

Let’s start with an exciting and new subscription program. Introducing the Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements Palette subscription program.  Every month, from October 2024 through September 2025, a new color story filled with an intriguing curation of salvaged ephemera, typography and photos mixed with nostalgic prints will arrive at your local quilt shop. 

Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements Palette, left to right, Pink (Ships October); Red (Ships November); Orange (Ships December).

Supported by beautiful vintage-inspired quilt ideas, you can gradually build your Tim Holtz stash color by color, starting with the Pink Palette (10 SKUS, ships October), the Red Palette (10 SKUs, ships November), and the Orange Palette (10 SKUs, ships December). Subscribe and become a part of this year-long celebration of imagination and creativity.

Bohemian Plaid Quilt, featuring Kaffe Fassett x Morris & Co. Designed by Robin Ruth, Robin Ruth Designs.

When the genius of color meets the father of the arts & crafts movement, we all take a collective moment and joyously relish in the glorious brilliance. Introducing, Kaffe Fassett X Morris & Co., 13 thoughtfully curated, iconic William Morris designs, re-colored through the masterful lens of Kaffe Fassett.  Adding to this glorious fabric are two beautiful 108” sateen quilt backs not only to back your quilt, but also perfect for curtains, totes and fashions.  Speaking of fashion, there are six cotton lawn fabrics that give you the drape-ability and sensibility reminiscent of Liberty of London. (Ships December.)

Garden Bed by Rachel Hauer (16 SKUs, Ships December) is reminiscent of her Forest Floor collection, offering a place of peace, relaxation and a sense of being connected to nature.

A Cup of Tea Table Runner, featuring Blossom & Brew by Anne Keenan Higgins, Designed by Lucy Fazley.

Anne Keenan Higgins’ love for caffeine and gardening is showcased in Blossom Brew (10 SKUs, Ships December). It is a whimsical collection in her signature figurative style which is instantly identifiable by her vivid color palettes, fashionable ladies and abundance of blooming flowers.

All Sweet Things Quilt, featuring Sweet Somethings by Carolyn Gavin, Designed by Ruth Ann Berry, Quilters Clinic.

Sweet Somethings by Carolyn Gavin (16 SKUs, Ships December) showcases her Gouache technique of painterly large, exotic florals and delicate butterflies intermingling with fun stripes and dots.

AM Loves Hue Quilt, featuring AM Loves Hue by Anna Maria, Designed by Anna Maria,

Love Always Color Hues by Anna Maria (12 SKUs and 108” quilt back, Ships November) is a vibrant, playful explosion of color partnered with two quintessential Anna Maria prints all used in beautifully unexpected ways.

Propeller Quilt, featuring Black and White Musical by Katie Pasquini Masopust, Designed by Tammy Silvers, Tamarinis.

Black and White Musical by Katie Pasquini Masopust (15 SKUs, Ships November) is a study in contrast layered in black and white. Katie loves to use black and white prints in her work. A second layer of white shapes picks up the dye differently, creating another layer of imagery.

Messenger Quilt, featuring Language of Flowers by Odile Bailloeul, Designed by Odile Bailloeul, FreeSpirit Kit delivering December 2024.

Fabrics that carry a sentiment of love and affection are the premise behind Language of Love by Odile Bailloeul (16 SKUs and 108” quilt back, Ships November).  Certain to wow, these harken back to the Victorian era with highly decorative compositions, animals serving as messengers and graceful hands expressing friendship, hope and benevolence.

Make It Quilt, featuring Magic Makers by Cori Dantini, Designed by Tammy Silvers, Tamarinis.

Calling all magic makers… YES! That’s you. Magic Makers by Cori Dantini (12 SKUs, Ships November) is a collection that was created to honor makers. It is a full-on tribute to cutting, measuring, sewing (seam ripping), binding, quilting, knitting and creating magic!

Frequency Quilt, Light, featuring Lineage by e bond, Designed Gudrun Erla, GE Designs.

Lineage by e bond (16 SKUs and 108” quilt back, Ships November) began with a question, “When does a line become a stripe?“ Stripes by their very nature are pieces gathered, like families, standing side by side. This collection is a promise fulfilled to her cousin, Sarah Bond, an amazing quilter and the ultimate lover of stripes.

Skyscraper Quilt, featuring Skylight by Sue Penn, Designed by Sue Penn.

Sue Penn was inspired by city lights and towering buildings that sparkled against the night sky resulting in Skylight (8 SKUs and 108” quilt back, Ships October). The luminescent scene is perfect fodder to mix with her Textures, whether the original 10 (available now) or 8 new colors (Ships October).  In addition to brilliantly colored skylines, three MINKY SKUs accompany this offering are a reason to Celebrate!

Stellar Starburst Quilt, Ivory, A Block of the Month or Anytime Quilt, featuring Morris & Co. X Emery Walker’s House, Designed by Marilyn Foreman, Quilt Moments.

Inspired by the love between friends and the legacy of a truly historic home, Emery Walker’s House by Morris & Co. (15 SKUs, Ships October) introduces new designs and colorways to the FreeSpirit portfolio for autumn/winter.

Blooming Bouquets, Light, featuring Untamed by Tula Pink designed by Tula Pink.

Tula Pink has always used flowers as setting pieces to fill in gaps and frame her animal illustrations. Now, Untamed by Tula Pink (24 SKUS and two 108” quilt backs, Ships October) gives these “little backup dancers” the spotlight with touches of neon pigment accents. Words escape the beauty of these very Tula florals.

Soft, snuggly True Colors by Tula Pink Minky.

And, to add a bit of snuggle to anything Tula Pink, introducing Tula True Colors in Minky (3 SKUs, Ships October).  These re-orderable plush fabrics are a must-have for soft cuddly quilt backs or Tula-esque snuggly throws among loads of other creations.

Night Garden 9 Patch Quilt, featuring Flower Dance by Jane Sassaman, Designed by Jane Sassaman.

Flower Dance by Jane Sassaman (14 SKUs, Ships January 2025) takes a cue from the classic patterns of the arts and crafts movement mixed with Jane’s garden favorites. Of course, her refreshing interpretation adds a modern twist with contemporary colors and dynamic graphics.

Plus SEW MUCH MORE . . . (left to right) Quilts on the Farm by Kaffe Fassett, Antares Quilt featuring Morris & Co fabrics, Blueprint Quilting by Anna Maria Perry, Pirouette Quilt featuring FreeSpirit Designer Essential Solids.

• The 26^th patchwork and quilting book from Kaffe Fassett, Kaffe Quilts On An English Farm.
• An ode to easy-to-make projects in a second book from Kaffe Fassett, Brilliant Little Patchworks.
• Anna’s first true quilting book, Blueprint Quilting, demystifies her remarkable designs and makes them accessible. Recreate her stunning Fenceline Quilt with our fabric pack.
• The really beautiful Antares Quilt featuring Morris & Co. fabrics is available as a kit or off-the-bolt from your favorite quilt shop.
• Our perfect crossable and beautiful to sew with solids are showcased in two quilts, Pirouette in white and navy color stories.
• An engaging Apron Challenge using 100% Tim Holtz fabrics with over $11,000 (retail value) in prizes to push your creativity or to get a jump on your holiday gifts.
• More ideas for using Kaffe Fassett Collective Classic Plus precuts using Anything But patterns which are not boring at all.

Phew, all this will surely put a “Spring” in your step and renew your love for sewing, quilting, making and FreeSpirit Fabrics. To see all this fabric goodness, visit www.freespiritfabrics.com.