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  • Anna Maria Fenceline Quilt

    Fenceline Quilt from Anna Maria's Blueprint Quilting

    Featuring Good Gracious, Our Fair Home and Love Always, AM by Anna Maria and A Spring in Paris by Nathalie Leté


    Designed by Anna Maria

    Finished Size: 63" x 81"(1.60m x 2.06m)

    Techniques: Machine Piecing and Appliqué

    Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

    Details:

    • Make this beautifully designed Fenceline Quilt from Anna Maria's Blueprint Quilting book shipping November 2024. 
    • Fenceline Quilt instructions available in Blueprint Quilting by Anna Maria Parry.
    • Purchase the Fenceline Quilt Fabric Pack from a participating retailer. Retailer list coming soon.

    Fabric Pack Includes*:

    • 14-1 /4 total yards (13.03m) of fabric
    • 13 - 100% cotton fabrics from FreeSpirit A Spring in Paris by Nathalie Lete
    • 18 - 100% cotton fabrics from FreeSpirit Good Gracious by Anna Maria
    • 1 - 100% cotton fabrics from FreeSpirit Our Fair Home by Anna Maria
    • 1 - 100% cotton fabrics from FreeSpirit Love Always, AM by Anna Maria
    • * Not Included: Quilt Back Fabric: 2 1/2 yards (2.29m) of QBAH004.JEWEL 108" (2.7m) quilt back fabric

    From Quarry Books! Anna Maria's Blueprint Quilting

    • The first quilting book from best-selling author and world-renowned artist Anna Maria Parry!
    • A behind-the-scenes glimpse into a master quilt designer's process.
    • Blueprint Quilting demystifies her remarkable designs and makes them accessible.
    • Features four versatile quilt blueprints and 16 accessible projects for different skill levels.
    • Includes an overview of fundamental quilting techniques and a primer on color and design.
    • Clear step-by-step illustrations and gorgeous photography create an inspiring and informative experience.
    • QR codes linked to videos further illuminate important techniques.

    Retailers:

     

  • Big Woods Block of the Month

    Presented by Award-Winning

    Appliqué Artist & Quilt Designer Sarah Fielke

    Appliqué Project • August 2024 - July 2025

    Click Here for Participating Retailers


    Big Woods featuring Besties, True Colors & Solids by Tula Pink
    Designed by Sarah Fielke
    Finished Size: 70" x 96" (1.78m x 2.44m)
    BOM Total Quilt Top & Binding Yardage: 16 yds. (14.63m), 64 different fabrics
    Techniques: Hand Appliqué, Piecing
    Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
    Recommended Quilt Back Purchase: Fairy Dust XL - Cottoncandy; QBTP011.COTTONCANDY: 3 yds (2.74m)

    Why Join?

      • Endorsed by Tula, "I've taken one of Sarah's programs in the past. She is a phenomenal teacher." - Tula Pink.
      • Makers stitch along with Tula Pink to learn the fine art of hand appliqué from the extraordinary quilter, teacher, designer, and author Sarah Fielke.
      • A great skill-builder project for hand-stitch fans and/or enthusiasts looking to add to their repertoire and diversity as a sewer or quilter.
      • Monthly subscription-based instructions/patterns** for BOM subscribers including templates (where applicable) for each segment.
      • Monthly video tutorials with Sarah providing guidance, tips, and techniques for BOM subscribers.
      • Social media support from Sarah and Tula!

     

     

    How the Sarah Fielke Block of the Month Works:

    • Buy the FreeSpirit fabric pack, FP6QTTP.BIGWOODS, featuring Besties, True Colors, Pint-Sized Prints & Solids by Tula Pink from participating retailers.
    • Visit sarahfielke.com and buy a digital subscription to the BIG WOODS block of the month. The subscription includes access to the digital pattern and supporting instructional videos.
      • The digital subscription will be available for purchase on Sarah’s website, starting April 1, 2024. The first set of pattern instructions for the BIG WOODS BOM will be made available digitally starting August 1, 2024.
      • The BIG WOODS subscription is available to purchase either on a month-by-month basis or purchased upfront for the full year. The pattern (which is only available via the subscription) is digital format only, which can be downloaded and printed.
      • With any Sarah Fielke BOM including BIG WOODS, you will not receive the complete pattern upfront regardless of purchase type. 
      • Click here for additional information on the Big Woods Block of the Month.

     

    Retailers:

    To learn more, please click here. You must be signed in as a retailer to access the program details and to purchase the Big Woods Quilt Fabric Pack.  

    **Your purchase subscription to the Big Woods BOM, which includes the pattern. Pertinent instructions released monthly. Full pattern will be available to purchase in August 2025. Cost is $80.00 USD, converted to your monetary value. Additional fee.

  • Butterfly Fields Quilt Along

    20 Fluttery, Fun Blocks in 10 Weeks!

    No pinning. No centering. No snipping. Just cut, sew and square up.

    Beginning July 15, 2024 

    Participating Retailers - Click Here

     

    Featuring Field Cloth by Sew Kind of Wonderful

    Designed by Helen Robinson and Jenny Pedigo of Sew Kind of Wonderful

    Finished Size: 60" x 75" (1.52m x 1.91m) 

    Quilt Along Total Yardage: 13 3/4 yds (12.57m)

    Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

    Technique: Pieced, with the Sew Kind of Wonderful Wonder Curve Ruler and Sew Square 4" Ruler

    Pattern Errata: Download Here

     

    Details & Program Perks!

      • 10-week quilt created block by block skill-builder project.
      • Purchase the Butterfly Fields Quilt Kit from a participating retailer shop beginning in May 2024 when the kits ship.
      • Learn easy curves using the Wonder Curve Ruler™. No pinning. No centering. No snipping. Just cut, sew and square-up.
      • Exclusive Facebook group for makers to ask questions and share tips, tricks, photos and progress with group.
      • Quilt Along introduction from Jenny and Helen from Sew Kind of Wonderful to retailers.
      • Videos featuring Jenny and Helen from Sew Kind of Wonderful to guide makers and retailers along the way.

    Quilt Kit Includes*:

          • 13-3/4 total yards (12.57m) of fabric
          • 18 - 100% cotton fabrics from FreeSpirit Field Clothby Sew Kind of Wonderful
          • Butterfly Fields Quilt Pattern with complete instructions and illustrations
          • *Not Included: Quilt Back Fabric
            4 1/2 yards (4.11m) of 44” (114cm) wide fabric PWSK059.BLISS
          • Required Additional Purchase: The Wonder Curve Ruler™ and Sew Square 4” Ruler™ at sewkindofwonderful.com.

    Retailers:

     

  • Circle of Makers

    Inspiring the Spirit to Create!

    Introducing A Circle of Makers influencer program.

    28 makers have been hand-picked to promote FreeSpirit fabric collections, making them visible to consumers and retailers via social media. Select, not all, collections will be featured throughout this 2024 program based on sample yardage availability.

    Meet our 2024 Circle of Makers! Together, they are offering their unique talents as brand ambassadors to inspire others to create using FreeSpirit fabrics. Follow @freespiritfabrics and our ambassadors on social media to join in the excitement around the fabulous new FreeSpirit collections to be released in 2024.

  • Entangled Round-About Kit & Program

    Featuring Buttermere by the original Morris & Co.

    January 2024 - October 2024 

    Click Here for the Participating Retailer List

    Designed by Linda McGibbon - Lakeview Quilting

    Finished Size: 76" (1.93m) Square

    Total Quilt Top Yardage: 11 3/8 yds (10.4m)

    Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

    Technique: Pieced

     

    Details & Program Perks!

    • Join a group of passionate makers for a 10-Month Entangled Round-About Quilt Kit and Program beginning January 2024.
    • How do you join? Purchase the Entangled Quilt Kit from a partcipating retail shop beginning in November 2023 when the kits ship.
    • Instructional videos will be shared by FreeSpirit for sewing through each segment of the Round-About.
    • Opportunity to enlarge the quilt to 102" (2.59m) square. Additional fabric requirements below.

    Schedule of Events: (12 Week Program)

    • December 8, 2023: Entangled Quilt Kits will begin shipping!
    • January 8 - February 23, 2024: All video tutorials will be posted on our YouTube channel and website. Individual video tutorials will be posted every Monday on our social channels over 12 weeks.
    • February 5, 2024: FreeSpirit will host a LIVE Q&A session on the FreeSpirit Facebook page to answer any questions and share tips and tricks!

    Quilt Kit Includes*:

    • Fabric to make 76" (1.93m) square quilt top and binding – 11 3 /8 yards (10.4m) total!
    • 11 fabrics from the Buttermere by the original Morris & Co.
    • 3 fabrics from the original Morris & Co. featured in the 2023-2024 Re-order Catalog
    • Pattern with detailed instructions
    • Instructions for expansion to a 102” (2.59m) square quilt top
    • * Quilt back fabric is not included in the kit:
      • 5 yards (5.37m) of 44” (114cm) fabric. FreeSpirit recommends PWWM091.MULTI
      • 2 1/2 yards (2.29) of 108” (274cm) quilt back fabric.
      • FreeSpirit recommends QBWM001.LINEN, QBWM001.NAVY or QBWM008.LINEN

    Retailers:

    • To participate, you needed to purchase the KITQTWM.ENTANGLED by June 12, 2023. You must be signed in as a retailer to purchase the kit.
    • Download marketing assets here.

     

  • Fortunate Findings Quilt Challenge

    Featuring Findings and Grace by Valori Wells

    May - December 2025

    Retailers: Download Marketing Assets

    Create a quilt that tells your story. Embark on a journey of creative reflection through the Fortunate Findings Quilt Challenge! This challenge extends a heartfelt invitation to reflect on your own life's path. What makes your journey uniquely yours? Whether through piecing, appliqué, embroidery, or the manipulation of fabric; modern, artistic or traditional viewpoint, craft a quilt that is an artistic mirror of your life's journey—a celebration of your fortunate findings.

    Challenge Criteria:

            • Each quilt must use 100% FreeSpirit fabrics.
            • A minimum of 50% of the fabric must be from Findings by Valori Wells (delivers May, 2025) and/or a combination of Findings and Grace (available now) by Valori Wells.
            • Quilt Size: 60” x 60” (1.52m x 1.52m).

    To Enter:

              • Submit a Fortunate Findings Quilt Challenge Form online by December 30, 2025. Link to come.
              • Post photo(s) of quilt via social media using #valoriwellsfortunatefindingschallenge #freespiritfabrics and tag @freespiritfabrics @valoriwells by December 30, 2025.
              • Qualifying submissions will be posted for public vote on freespirifabrics.com on January 30, 2026.
              • The top 12 submissions with the most votes will be the winners.

    The 12 winning quilts will be showcased in:

                  • Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show 2026, attended by more than 10,000.
                  • Fall International Quilt Market and Festival 2026, attended by more than 40,000.

    1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and an honorable mention will be awared:

                • Prize Ribbon.
                • FreeSpirit shopping spree at their local retailer ($250 US or equal converted monetary value).
  • Kaffe & Brandon Tour 2024

    SEPT 21 - 23

    Cotton Candy Fabrics
    450 Federal Road
    Brookfield, CT 06804

    Sept 21- Lecture Sign Up
    Sept 22 - Country Snowballs Workshop Sign Up
    Sept 23 - Seed Packet Quilt Workshop Sign Up

    SEPT 28 - 30

    Pennington Quilt Works
    7 Tree Farm Road, #104
    Pennington, NJ 08534

    Sept 28- Lecture Sign Up
    Sept 29- Country Snowballs Workshop Sign Up
    Sept 30 - Seed Packet Quilt Workshop Sign Up

    OCT 2 - 4

    The Old Country Store
    3510 Old Philadelphia Pike
    Intercourse, PA 17534

    OCT 6 - 8

    Bobbin & Bolt
    3991 Deep Rock Road
    Richmond, VA 23233

    Oct 6- Lecture Sign Up
    Oct 7 - Seed Packet Quilt Workshop Sign Up
    Oct 8 - Country Snowballs Workshop Sign Up

    OCT 16 - 18

    Olive Juice Quilts
    1258 County Roadd PH
    Onalaska, WI 54650

    Oct 16- Lecture Sign Up
    Oct 17- Seed Packet Quilt Workshop Sign Up
    Oct 18 - Country Snowballs Workshop Sign Up

    OCT 20 - 22

    Beehive Quilt Shop
    122 N Washington Avenue
    Wellington, KS 67152

    Oct 20- Lecture Sign Up
    Oct 21- Country Snowballs Workshop Sign Up
    Oct 22 - Seed Packet Quilt Workshop Sign Up


    Photo Credits: Debbie Patterson Images/Taunton Press

  • Kaffe Fassett Mystery Quilt 2024

    Kaffe Fassett Collective Mystery Quilt 2024 Program

    Did YOU guess the final quilt correctly?

    7 Puzzle Pieces. 4 Months. MYSTERY SOLVED.

    July 2024 - October 2024


     

    Cathedral Tiles Delft by LIza Lucy & Cathedral Tiles Multi by Kaffe Fassett

    Finished Size: 76” x 76” (1.93m x 1.93m)

    Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

    Technique: Pieced

     

  • Quilts on an English Farm


    Coming August 2024

    Celebrating the 26th book in Kaffe Fassett's Patchwork & Quilting Series

    • 21 stunning projects to quilt, a range for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. 
    • Featuring gorgeous photography of a beautiful, iconic British farm by Debbie Patterson.
    • Clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions, detailed notes, and tips.
    • Includes one-of-a-kind designs and fabrics from one of the world's best-loved colorists.
    • Ask your retailer about the featured quilts in the book.

    Retailers:

  • SIY - Sew It Yourself

     

    Sew It Yourself™ is a Jaftex Corporation program that aims to inspire, motivate and educate to grow sewing confidence. The goal is to build a community of support for sewists of all skill levels, especially beginners, by offering free, fun, easy-to-make projects, tips and tricks, and encouraging dialogue using #SIYSewItYourself online. Click here to make a free project today!

     

    Retailers please make sure you are signed in at freespiritfabrics.com to learn more and become part of the SIY Evolution click here.

  • Tim Holtz Apron Challenge

    Join the Apron Challenge for a chance to Win over $11,000!

    Sew it or Craft it! For all makers, all skill levels!

    Retailers: Download Marketing Assets HERE.

    To Enter the Challenge:

    • Make an apron(s) out of 100% Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements fabric (fabric lookbooks shared below), using a minimum of three different fabrics.
      • Makers can embellish if they so desire using other Tim Holtz signature products like Idea-Ology Ephemera, Stampers Anonymous stencils, and Ranger Inks. Peruse Tim’s products here: Tim Holtz Products.
    • Makers submit a photo(s) of their aprons via the “Tim Holtz Apron Challenge Form." 
    • Makers post photo(s), including close-ups of any details, of their aprons by January 2, 2025, via social media using #timholtzapronchallenge #timholtz #eclecticelements #timholtzfabric #freespiritfabrics and tag @freespiritfabrics @tim_holtz @timholtzdesigns.

    Winners will be selected by public vote for each of the three categories:


    All winners will be announced by January 30, 2025


     

  • Tim Holtz Palette Program

    A New Color Palette Every Month by Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements

    October 2024 - September 2025

    Color of the Month - RED!

    Palette Red - Ships November 2024

    Palette Charter Member Retailer Listing Here

    Palette Red Vintage Pattern: Country Hearts Quilt

    Explore the ten unique designs of Palette Red with color characteristics ranging from faded warm to deep, blue cherry reds. Find imperfections by design in Red Vintage, surprises in the details of Red Wallpaper, dark staining in the florals of Red Tapestry, and authentic hand-done lettering in Red Typography. Red nuance carries across designs of various scales, and even the familiar prints of Stamps, Collage, Map and Tickets captivate and inspire with unique art in Palette Red.

    For inspiration, watch: Tim Holtz Eclectic Elments Palette YouTube Live.

    Red Vintage Quilt Inspiration available only at a Palette Charter Member Retailer. 


    Photo: Palette Red Country Hearts Quilt Vintage Pattern, available only at Charter Member Retailers.

    Download Patterns, Fabric Requirements, & More Below!