Art Gallery Fabrics - The Creative Blog

Hello Sewing Friends, 

What a fun week it has been with the Reveal of our 2025 Season 3 Fabric Collections! 

If you missed it we showcased 8 new fabrics collections and a brand new precut AGF Strip Roll, that will get your creative juices flowing for months to come. With so many different themes, styles and color palettes to choose from it will be hard to choose a favorite.  Join me as I introduce you to each collection and design and take a deep dive into what's new here at AGF!

AGF Strip Rolls

We are so excited to launch AGF Strip Rolls as part of our AGF Fabric Wonders precut collection. Now you can get 2.5" strip rolls with all of our new collections making quilting more effortless and convenient! 

GeoBloom by Sewcial Bee Collective- Available September 2025

 If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting these amazing makers check out, The Premiere of The Sewcial Bee Collective by AGF. In this video each incredible designer and quilter gives us insight on their creative process and what the Sewcial Bee Collective truly means. I love the heart and passion this group shares, how they work so well together doing what they love and always learning along the way. Check out each designer and maker below and make sure to give them a follow. 

    Abby Luchsinger (@abbymaed)

   Brooke Shankland (@eudaimoniastudious)

   Christina Lee (@sweetpotatoquilts)

   Kelsey Swatske (@white_rosedesigns)

   Wendy Chow (@the.weekendquilter)

Their debut collection GeoBloom showcases prints from each member of the Social Bee Collective. This collection has a good mix of geometric and floral designs with a cheerful color palette. I love the soft colors used that you would find in nature. With refreshing blues, warm pinks and peaches, and delicate purple shades that will have you dreaming of the relaxing accent of lavender.  

If you haven't given 2.5 Edition Binding a try yet you are definitely missing out! Choose from a pastel rainbow strip or two different floral designs to bind all your GeoBloom projects! 

*Featuring " GeoBloom Bound" AGF 2.5 Edition Binding print from Ge0Bloom

‘GeoBloom’ will be available in:

- 25 Quilting Cotton Prints

- One 2.5 Edition Binding

-Fabric Wonders: Fat Quarter Bundles, 10” Squares & our BRAND NEW Strip Rolls!

What I love most about this collection is it is made by quilters for quilters. Each designer has such different styles and backgrounds but all share a passion for quilting which makes this collection come together so beautifully giving us the very best fabrics to quilt with! 

The Sewcial Bee Collective is all about creating a sewing community which is what this group will be holding a GeoBloom Sampler Quilt Along! So make sure to follow along with them to participate!  This talented bunch has not only been busy designing fabrics but they have created 5 exclusive printed quilt patterns available as kits which you will be able to find at your local quilt shop! 

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Barcelona by Katarina Roccella- Available October 2025

Katarina Roccella is an amazing artist and has created such a wide range of collections with different styles and themes for Art Gallery Fabrics. Each one of her prints are so special, using so many different design  techniques. Her prints transport us to so many places. Barcelona is our next stop! 

Barcelona is full of artistic prints, dreamy watercolors, & all the charm of this magical city. Inspired by the flowing curves of Art Nouveau & the creative energy of Spain. No need to pack your passport because Katarina has brought the beauty of Spain to our sewing rooms. 

The color palette is warm and masculine with emerald green, cobalt blue, terracotta and pops of vehicle jewel tones. If you haven’t shared in the delight of how fun it is to use AGF’s 108 Edition Wide Backing then this is the time! I can’t wait to see quilts done up with the “Gaudi’s Garden” print. This large-scale floral design is so inviting that you will think you are able to smell the blooms from the fabric! 

 *Featuring “Gaudi’s Garden” AGF 108 Edition Wide Backing

 ‘Barcelona’ will be available in:

- 16 Premium Quilting Cotton Prints

- One 108 Edition Wide Back

-Fabric Wonders: Fat Quarter Bundles, 10” Squares & our NEW Strip Rolls!​

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Gardenista - The Cur8tor by AGF Studio - Available October 2025

We are adding two new mini groups to The Cur8tor collection! AGF Studio has given us small curated collections based on trending themes, styles and moods with eye catching colors for every creative spirit! 'Gardenista' is for the bright colored, artistic floral, nature loving sewist! Transform your quilting and sewing projects with sweet pastels and painterly strokes.

‘Gardenista’ will be available in:

- 8 Premium Quilting Cotton Prints

- Fabric Wonders: Fat Quarter Bundles, 10” Squares & our NEW Strip Rolls! 👀

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Artista - The Cur8tor by AGF Studio- Available October 2025

Bold, bright and playful, Artista is a great addition to The Cur8tor family. Bursting with vivid color this collection radiates instant joy!  With its contemporary floral patterns and hand stitched details making each quilt you make come together effortlessly! 

‘Artista’ will be available in:

- 8 Premium Quilting Cotton Prints

- Fabric Wonders: Fat Quarter Bundles, 10” Squares & our NEW Strip Rolls! 

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Fairview Avenue by Bari J.- Available November 2025

“Home” to most of us holds a near and dear place in our hearts, whether we are still living in the same place or have moved many times and places, where we grew up holds a sentinel place in our heart. Bari J’s “Fairview” collection is a loving tribute to home, inspired by the cozy comforts of her childhood. Her florals and plaids come to life in the warm color palette of poppy reds, indigo blues rose, and saffron. 

‘Fairview Avenue’ will be available in:

- 16 Premium Quilting Cotton Prints

- Fabric Wonders: Fat Quarter Bundles, 10” Squares & our NEW Strip Rolls! 

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Stillwater by Katie O’Shea - Available Available November 2025

Katie O’ Shea takes us to a pond on the Colorado- Utah border capturing the sounds of water and wildlife, the feeling of a day on the water relaxing and being fully present enjoying the soothing effects of nature. 

Her intricate designs and play with color is exquisite, with vibrant aqua, salmon, turquoise and serene teals and pops of gold which will add a tranquil feel to your quilting projects. 

Garment sewers get ready, the “Stillwater Sunrise” rayon showcases, fluttering dragon flies, majestic humming birds, and rich stylized blooms on a lively emerald green background! 

*Featuring “Stillwater Sunrise” rayon print from Stillwater

‘Stillwater’ will be available in:

- 16 Premium Quilting Cotton Prints

- 1 Rayon 

- Fabric Wonders: Fat Quarter Bundles, 10" Squares, and NEW Strip Roll Precuts 

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Happy Camper by Maureen Cracknell- Available  December 2025

There is nothing like the great outdoors! Wilderness lovers you are going to love Maureen Cracknall’s collection, “Happy Camper”. This collection takes us fishing on the lake, on hikes to explore the wildlife, and to nights sitting around a camp fire with family and friends. 

With the cutest camping motifs and charming wilderness friends in forest greens, day and nighttime blues, and pops of sunny orange you will have a blast fussy cutting and piecing these prints together.
Exciting news for all you AGF Flannel lovers out there! This collection has two flannel prints, “Jamborre” and "Perfect Catch Mist”, perfect for backs of quilts, blankets and pj parties around the camp fire! 

*Featuring “Jamborre” print from Happy Camper

*Featuring "Perfect Catch Mist”print from Happy Camper

This collection also has two panel prints,” Never Stop Exploring”  and “Stay Wild”, showcases scenic views and large graphic designs perfect for home decor projects.  

*Featuring  'Never Stop Exploring' print from Happy Camper 

*Featuring 'Stay Wild' print from Happy Camper

'Happy Camper' will be available in: 

- 16 Premium Quilting Cotton Prints, including 2 Panels

- 2 Flannels

- Fabric Wonders: Fat Quarter Bundles, 10" Squares, and NEW Strip Roll Precuts

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Rocket Science by AGF Studio - Available in December 2025

Get ready to blast into space with AGF Studios “Rocket Science” this space themed collection is perfect for the space enthusiasts in your life. With astronauts flying through space, rocket ships in flight, twinkling constellations and a galaxy of planets this collection is going to be a blast to sew with. 

The vibrant neon hues bring every print to life adding playfulness and excitement to your sewing making it perfect for sewing for kids. 

“Planetary Parade Fun” is the flannel print offered in this collection showcasing colorful planets and stars on a deep blue background. 

*Featuring “Planetary Parade Fun” print from Rocket Science

' Rocket Science' will be available in:

- 16 Premium Quilting Cotton Prints

- 1 Flannel  

- Fabric Wonders: Fat Quarter Bundles, 10" Squares, and NEW Strip Roll Precuts

What a line up of fabric collections! With so many new fabrics available soon I know we all have already  started dreaming about all of the projects we are going to make! Let me know you favorite collections in the comments and what you want to make! 

Happy Sewing, 

Melissa

Hello Sewing Friends, 

Are you ready to make a quilt block that requires no piecing at all? Join me in making the Reverse Applique block featuring Costeria Fabrics by AGF Studio! 

You can find the template design here: Template Design

What is your favorite part of the quilting process? I am in love with each stage from choosing fabrics, ironing, cutting, sewing, piecing, to quilting and binding! What if I told you, you can create a whole quilt with no piecing at all? I know, wild, right!? I haven't tried my hand in Reverse Applique too many times in the past but when this block was created for the Costeira Lookbook I was like I got to give this a try! In all honesty, at  first, I was a little nervous! 

 Once I got started I realized how relaxing and fun it was to slowly reveal my organic stitched design by cutting the upper layer of fabric. This project was great because it gave me an opportunity to use my free motion foot. Another thing I was scared to try in the past but now I love it! What is something you held out on trying and don't know why you waited so long to try? Below are more blocks we created using the Reverse Applique technique.

Can you imagine making enough of these blocks with Costeira Fabrics to sew to make up a whole quilt! That would make the most EPIC Summer beach quilt! I also love that with this method it is using the quilt as you go method. Here is a video showing two different ways to piece your quilt as you go blocks together just in case you decided to go for making that epic summer beach quilt! 

AGF is always creating the most gorgeous quilting designs using this technique and I feel like you can express yourself more artistically with this organic method. 

If you are ready to dive head first into reverse applique projects?  Here is another project to get you started below!  

Star Block Tote

I encourage you to give reverse applique a try. Draw out designs, have fun stitching, cutting, and watching your projects come to life! 

Happy Sewing, 

Melissa

Hello Sewing Friends, 

Need a vacation without even stepping foot outside your sewing room? All you need is a bundle of Costeira fabrics by AGF Studio and a tall cool glass of your favorite drink! There is nothing quite like visiting the ocean for the first time. The sound of the crashing waves, the magical sparkle that dances across the water from the sun, and the deep vast blue that extends for miles and miles. My favorite thing to do when I visit the beach even to this day is to dive for sea shells and eat the local fresh seafood.

The Costeira collection by AGF studio has my mouth watering with its vibrant colors that captures the essence of oceanic beauty with seashells, coastal treats, and seaside escapades. It takes us to the charming coast of Portugal with pops of pastel yellow, ocean blues, and splashes of soft orange and bright pink! 

* Featuring Costeira Fabrics by AGF Studio

“Azulejos” free quilt pattern plays with the blues and the pinks in this collection using this tile patchwork design. The placement of each print creates such stunning movement making your eyes dance as you sit and stare at it. I love how different this quilt pattern can look depending on what collection and colors of fabrics you use. It comes together quickly using the easy strip piecing tutorial in the PDF pattern. 

* Featuring “Azulejos” free quilt pattern 

Besides sewing, eating good food from different places around the world is something that makes me really happy! So of course “Gosto Da Costa Fresca” is one of my favorite prints showcasing the yummy cuisine of Costeira. I love how this print turned out in the “Continuous Tablerunner” pattern. For the border we used the mosaic tile print, “Azulejos Rosados” and “Azulejos Azuis” mixed with the pure solids and floral elements! Ideal runner for summer backyard get-togethers! 

The sardine print in this collection is so iconic and is trending really hard right now. I love the fresh pastel colors and placement of the sardine cans which is perfect for fussy cutting. We were inspired by this print to create this sardine patio pillow following the design of the print! 

One more print I need to shine a light on is the “Algarve Shores” print showing off the scenic ocean waves, flying seagulls, shells, lighthouses, and beach goers relaxing. This print speaks volumes and is the perfect backdrop for quilts or larger projects like this Medi skirt! 

*Medi Skirt Featuring “Algarve Shores

What is your favorite thing about the beach? Any summer vacations planned? Let me know where you are going in the comments below. If you are having a staycation in your sewing room let me know what projects you will be sewing up this summer! 

* Featuring AGF Fabric Wonders

As always we love seeing all your makes and sharing them on our social media. Make sure to use the hashtag “AGFCosteira” so we can see what you make! 

Happy Sewing,
Melissa