It is spring in Paris. In my bedroom with open windows, I can hear the birds singing. I’m lying on the flowered, quilted bedcover, and I dream…of the striped, romantic wallpaper on the walls of my bedroom, my vintage sofa covered with tiger eye fabric, and my little kitchen with the tiny table covered with a gingham tablecloth and the beautiful Parisian cement tiles on the floor. I can hear the bells of the church of Montmartre just at the end of the street. I can see the roofs of Paris, and even from very far away, I can admire the Eiffel Tower and some other beloved monuments. Wearing my green dress with butterflies, I dream about a spring in Paris…
by Nathalie Lete for Conservatory Craft
England’s countryside, ancient woodlands, and protected wildlife, Arboretum is an enchanting collection of designs. Fusing contemporary, stylized elements with archival influences, this collection recaptures the glory of the country’s aesthetic. Seasonal tones run throughout, combining classic English hues with a modern twist. Fresh, uplifting leaf greens and deep indigo blues reach through to autumnal shades such as russet and plum in a warm, welcoming palette. A recipe for positivity and the opportunity to reconnect with nature, Arboretum reminds us of the restorative powers the countryside provides.
by Sanderson
by Mia Charro
I am so happy to announce BioGeo Energy, the 4th collection of my drawings made into fabric for FreeSpirit Fabrics and the talented quilters they serve. Like Bio Geo 1, 2, and 3, this collection continues to celebrate the rhythms of nature made visible through line, shape, pattern, and color. I’ve enhanced the excitement of the BioGeo series that has been made up of my freehand curved drawings by adding some of the straight-line patterns from my hand-drawn (with a ruler) “Inner Energy” series. I love the new electrifying vibrations they add to the BioGeo rhythms! I hope you do, too!
by Adrienne Leban
My newest collection showcases the various techniques I use when creating with watercolors and inks. From finely pointed watercolor brushes that allow a level of detail akin to working with a fine-tipped ink pen to sweeping lush sable brushes that leave a broad pool of color behind, Brushstrokes celebrates the depth and breadth of my painting style. I aim to achieve that beautiful balance between saturated color, watery washes and controlled brushwork. From pattern to pattern, I harness the often-mysterious fluidity of painting with water, honoring both loose, flowing designs and accentuating delicate, intricate details.
by Shell Rummel
by Sue Penn
by Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements
danced on the dance floor like a super athlete. As a world-class runner, I danced around the track for miles, and it was a beautiful sight to behold. Running was a powerful, graceful form of dancing. I am a dancer, and I am a dreamer! I have danced and dreamed my whole life away, which has been more fun than anyone should have, but I have done it well, my friends! When I went blind at fifteen, I danced through the adversity and darkness until I found the light. I walked, jogged, ran, and danced toward that bright light. When you create, you dance around thoughts, images, and dreams. My grandmother once told me she saw a quilt in the sky. I believe now she was dancing on the puffy white clouds in heaven! Dance is the hidden language of the soul. Don’t let people discourage you; just dance the bad vibes off! Dance rhymes with romance. Love is why we are here! Go quilters!
by George Mendoza
A friend once remarked sentiments to me that I’ve never forgotten as it surprised me at the time. He said, “I go to India regularly for peace and tranquility”. He, Steve Rigg, was an elderly English doctor who carried himself with a distinguished and yet calm casual air. He shared his stories, cooking, and music experiences from times spent in India. I discovered firsthand what he meant when I too ventured solo to India in 1998. I traveled to Rajasthan endeavoring to have my block-printed and painted fabric designs reproduced onto rolls of fabric. This has been a dream of mine since a young teenager. With just a backpack, I rolled up in a rickshaw to the gates of the Rajmahal Palace in Jaipur. I could only afford to stay one night. I was escorted to my breathtakingly beautiful room. With marble floors, soaring ceilings, carved timber bed furniture and side tables, white bedlinen, and parchment paper notepads, the ambiance was special. Superb quality, including gorgeous woven reed and bamboo blinds that draped the enormous timber framed glass windows looking out to a carved screen courtyard and beyond to expansive formal gardens. From my limited travel clothes, I dressed for dinner in a smoky blue and turquoise sarong I had brought from home. I wore the turquoise silk blouse which I had made the previous day in Udaipur. On my feet, I wore brown flat sandals crisscrossed high above my ankles. Filled with wonder and delight, I strolled through the expansive intricate carved wood passageways to the marble opulent dining room. I was placed at a candlelit table for two, white linen, high ceilings, and soft lighting. I ate my smooth curry while listening to the mystical sounds of a harp being played by three men sitting cross-legged on the marble floor. I felt the “Essence of India”. The feelings evoked from the journey, left my soul enchanted and my stay so memorable. I felt feverishly inspired to want to paint and design. A seed was planted in my mind and a wish to one day have a collection on rolls of fabric, inspired by an Indian palace.
by Denise Burkitt
Back by popular demand! Two of the best-selling designs from Garden Delight are now available again for a limited time. Take advantage of the beauty of Sue Penn's hand-painted garden mixed with her vibrant, coordinating Textures.
Re-Orders Ship December 2024
by Sue Penn
To me, Grace means the space to give self-love and self-care as I navigate a new life. This journey of Grace started in January 2022 with the word being part of my intentions for the year, going inward to take care of myself as a woman, artist, mom, leader, and friend. I needed to go to the next step of healing and self-discovery to find my new path. Part of this self-discovery was taking the risk to say 'yes' to #thehundreddayproject. This project took me on a discovery of what I have already done (I printed blocks I have already carved), tapping into what I know -color and discovering I am good at what I do. As the weeks continued and my confidence grew, ideas filled my head and I started carving new blocks. A series of blocks emerged and at the end, I kept carving and printing until Grace was born. This was the start of the collection and it grew to this rich, luscious, combination of colors and layers of designs. Grace was my journey to a new sense of self-worth and confidence, it continues to fuel my intentions and my life. We all need a little Grace in our lives!
by Valori Wells
True to his aesthetic, Tim Holtz has created designs that take us back to holidays past and evoke a warm sense of holiday excitement. Inspired by festive botanicals, layered with nostalgic memories of the season, the Holidays Past collection sparks the magic of the most wonderful time of the year.
by Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements
True to his aesthetic, Tim Holtz has created designs that take us back to holidays past and evoke a warm sense of holiday excitement. Inspired by festive botanicals, layered with nostalgic memories of the season, the Holidays Past collection sparks the magic of the most wonderful time of the year.
by Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements
Featuring re-imagined designs from Kaffe Fassett & new designs from Brandon Mably and Philip Jacobs.
Live Out Loud! My second collection with FreeSpirit is all about celebrating your authentic self - unabashedly and without reservation. Look within, dream big, and write your own story. Be brave and take your moments to shine. Draw outside the lines and think outside the box. And above all...be you! Like a well-lived life, the designs in this collection are textured, layered, complex, dimensional, and filled with passion.
by Seth Apter
MOSAIC was inspired by complex constellations of shape and color found in stained glass windows, historic architectural tilework, and other decorative building motifs. The collection includes dramatic geometric prints balanced with subtle blenders, providing a broad range of scale and visual texture. Each design is rendered in deeply saturated, earthy tones, creating a beautiful color harmony throughout the collection.
by Billy Reue
MulgaKongz, by Aussie artist Mulga, is a vibrant collection of summer-loving gorilla chillers, tropical vibes, and summer good times. Kick off your shoes and feel the sand between your toes as you enter the ever colorful and delightfully tropical world of MulgaKongz.
by Mulga
by Brandon Mably
To the tropical jungle, I owe my soul and memories. Rising Jungle is the beginning of a journey guided by the heartbeat that comes from a distance. Like the arteries that pump oxygen from my heart, wide rivers crossing the continents flow abundantly, bringing with them the sound of the jungle. A symphony of inexhaustible background noises nourishes the texture of my imagination. Here is where the jaguars, the toucans, the guacamayas, the titis, the leaves, the moss, the flamingos, and endless florals are drawn. Vibrant contours interweave ecosystems; It is the rhythm that marks the patterns of this collection. The colors of Rising Jungle are ready to start flowing through the veins of nature and to the rhythm of your own heart.
by Catalina Estrada
12 SKUs FreeSpirit invited a selection of global designers to share what inspires their art, creativity and fabric design. The results are a diverse and expressive outpouring of inspirational thoughts certain to resonate with any maker. "Writing on the Wall," powerfully presented in black and white, is a must-have - perfect for background, filler and/or as a master print. Featuring Cori Dantini, e bond, Este Macleod, Mia Charro, Odile Bailloeul, Rachel Hauer, Seth Apter, Sarah Sczepanski, Sew Kind of Wonderful, Shell Rummel and Billy Reue.
by FreeSpirit Designers