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Hi Sewing Friends, 

Does anyone else still write handwritten letters to family and friends? Growing up I remember having pen pals assigned to us in school from different schools and countries. Over the course of the school year we would get to know each other through exchanging letters and photos. Sending them things on holidays and sharing our lives, keeping them in touch with the day to day. Even though I never got to meet any of my pen pals we created a bond and connection sharing our lives through letters.Til this day I try to keep this important tradition alive with family and friends. Which is why I am so in LOVE with Becca Plymale’s new collection called Love Letters! 

Love Letters is filled with soft feminine florals and enchanting stationary and handwritten designs. The soft blush, creams, teals, and golds capture the right amount of elegance and romance to add to your home decor and apparel projects. I invite you to check out the Love Letters Fabric Lookbook below and let me know what project or print is calling your name! 

Want to show someone you love them without saying a word? Sew them up the, “Yours Truly” FREE Quilt Pattern, this will for sure make the best Mother’s Day present and comes together in a breeze with its strip piecing technique. This 84½" × 87½" quilt would be a great spring edition to a bedroom or displayed in your living room for multiple people to snuggle under during family movie nights! 

*Featuring Yours Truly” FREE Quilt Pattern with Love Letters Fabric 

Love Letters showcases 11 quilting cottons, one panel print, a linen blend print and a 2.5 edition binding. For those of you still new to our 2.5 edition binding check out our youtube playlist on all you need to know on how to use it in your next sewing project. 

It’s still a bit cold here in Minnesota but I could sure use a spring revamp in my home, especially in my bedroom. I see pillow cases made in  “Falling in Love Sun”, the linen blend offered in this collection and a matching sundresses for my daughter and I! 

*Featuring "Falling in love Sun” linen blend 

I am very excited to get my hands on the “Growing Love” panel! I see a duvet or full quilt done up with this panel for my bed! 

*Featuring “Growing Love” panel

There are just so many ideas going off in my head to make with this collection which I can’t wait to share with you in the future. Like always we are so thrilled when you share what you create on social media. Make sure to use the hashtag #AGFLoveLetters so we can see all your beautiful designs! 

Happy Sewing, 

Melissa 

Hello Sewing Friends, 

It's been quite a long time since I posted on the AGF Blog and I'm so happy to be back with you all! For those that don't know me click here to learn a bit more. All you need to know is I am the biggest AGF fan and so happy to be back creating in this beautiful community! 

So, who is craving some Slow Summer days right about now? Living in Minnesota I definitely end up dreaming of the warm days of Summer quite a lot throughout the year!  Summer is coming early with the release of our Slow Summer Lookbook! Picture calm, tranquil days of summer, having a picnic, reading your favorite book at the beach, laying out on your favorite quilt enjoying the pleasant breeze and sounds of nature. Suzy Quilts brings us such a fresh and dreamy collection to sew all our summer essentials and then some. To check out more collections designed by Suzy click here! 

What are you most excited for this Summer? I know my daughter and I will be enjoying planting a garden together, weekends filled with swimming, jumping on the trampoline, and building sandcastles. I love waking up and drinking my coffee or tea outside as the sun comes up before my daughter wakes up for a little me time to prep a sewing project, read my devotionals or just be! 

Let’s take a deep dive into the Lookbook below to find all the fabric and sewing inspiration you will need to get your sewjo started. 

One of my all time favorite things about AGF’s lookbooks are the FREE quilt patterns. They are thoughtfully designed specifically to show off each collection we release. 

Give yourself a bit of a challenge and try giving Radiant Waves FREE Quilt Pattern a go! Made entirely out of drunkard path blocks and arranged in such a way that it imitates the movement of gorgeous waves at sunset! This 86” x 86” stunner will be your go to quilt all Summer long and anytime you are missing those slow paced days of Summer. 

*Featuring our Free Quilt Pattern: Radiant Waves in Slow Summer Fabrics *

The lookbook offers a wide variety of small to larger projects to electrify the imagination, that you will be sure to find something that speaks to you. 

Slow Summer prints come in 12 premium quilting cottons celebrating the soft pastel hues of peach, lavender, sky blue, and mellow green to invoke the dreamlike quality of those long summer days where time itself seems to slow its pace. 

If that wasn’t enough it also showcases our lightweight and flowy rayon substrate and durable yet soft canvas!  Color Blocks Haze Rayon is perfect for all those summer quilts, dresses and comfortable light weight garments to stay cool but looking cute and easily put together! 

Featuring Substrates: Color Blocks Haze in Rayon

Summer Stripe Canvas will be a perfect print for summer home decor and bags! 

*Featuring Summer Stripe in Canvas *


We are passionate about bringing you new fabric collections and sharing our love for all things sewing and are always excited to see what you make with our fabrics! We would love for you to share with us what you make with this collection on social media by using the using #AGFSlowSummerFabrics! 

I look forward to many more blog post to come and sharing my love fabrics and quilting with you! 

Happy Sewing, 

Melissa 

Potager Lookbook is here! Brimming with quilting and sewing inspiration!

Spring blooms in fabric and projects with our must-see Potager Lookbook also known as our fabric project catalog featuring stunning Potager fabrics designed by the talented Sharon Holland, packed with inspiring ideas and projects.

Flip through the lookbook with me and get inspired to create with our fabrics!

Unleash your creativity with our FREE 'Home Grown' quilt pattern and discover DIY project inspiration & ideas from home décor to charming accessories, and stylish apparel—all showcasing the beauty of our premium quilting cotton and versatile substrates. 

*Featuring our Free Quilt Pattern: Home Grown in Potager Fabrics*

In Potager by Sharon Holland, blooming florals, vibrant veggies, and cheerful hens come to life in fresh greens, sunny yellows, and calming blues. Perfect for garden and slow-living enthusiasts—add a touch of cottage charm to your sewing space and projects!

Don’t miss the fabric panel– perfect for making one-of-a-kind handmade creations. The possibilities are endless.

*Featuring ‘Kitchen Garden’ Fabric Panel

Potager includes our 2.5 Edition Binding Fabric, perfect for adding the finishing touch to your quilts and sewing projects. Elevate your creations with a unique accent for a one-of-a-kind look!

*Featuring ‘Organic Bound’ 2.5 Edition Binding Fabric*

Potager includes our 108 Edition Wide back Fabric, designed with an extended width and larger-scale prints, perfect for quilt backs, whole cloth quilts, duvet covers, and larger quilt sizes.

*Featuring ‘Flowers for Mom Porcelain’ 108 Edition Wide Backs*

Potager includes our versatile substrates, from Linen Blend and Flannel—perfect for creating handmade fashion, accessories, and apparel. So many possibilities for your next sewing project!

*Featuring Substrates: Delicate Balance Raw in Linen Blend & Hens and Chicks in Flannel *

We hope our soft, beautiful premium-quality fabrics and project ideas inspire your creativity! Which project is your favorite? And which Potager fabric do you love most? 

Creating with Potager fabrics? We’d love to see! Tag us and use #AGFPotager so we can share your handmade creations! 

Happy Sewing!

Until next time makers, 

-Juana

It's that time of the year again! Dust off your broomsticks and polish your cauldrons, Halloween is just around the corner! Get into the spooky spirit with a quick and easy last-minute witch hat garland project with your little ones. These adorable hats are fun to make with fabric scraps or our Fabric Wonders: 10” Square Packs, and they’re perfect for decorating your Halloween festivities!

We’ve whipped up some spooky magic with our 'Spooky ‘n Witchy' premium quilting cotton collection for these adorable little witch hats! Watch our quick how-to-video and download the Little Witch Hats Garland Template for a simple yet enchanting project. It's easier than brewing a potion! 

*Featuring fabrics: Spooky ‘n Witchy by AGF Studio 

Here’s what you'll need:

• Little Witch Hats Garland Template (download here).
• Fabric Scraps or Fabric Wonders: 10” Square Packs of your favorite Art Gallery Fabrics. 
• Thread
• Scissors
• Regular Batting 
• Ribbon or twine
• Glue Dots or Glue Gun

Here's how to make each little hat:⁠

• Step 1: Print the template and cut out the witch hat shapes.
• Step 2: Begin by quilting a 5" square from your chosen fabrics and batting.
• Step 3: Trace templates A and B onto the quilted 5" squares.⁠
• Step 4: Sew template A together to create the cone.⁠
• Step 5: Pin the cone and the brim right sides together around the circumference and sew them together. Make two of these using different colors from the collection.⁠
• Step 6: Take two hats with the right sides together, sew them around the brim, and leave a space to turn it inside out. Once it's right side out, sew the opening by hand and top stitch around the brim at about 1/8" of an inch.⁠
• Step 7: Repeat steps 1-6 to create as many witch hats as you need for your garland.

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Voila! Just like magic, your reversible little witch hat is done! Now, gather them up to create your Garland Decoration.

**We recommend using regular batting; it's easy to work with, and given the hat's size, extra firmness isn't necessary.⁠

⁠**You can use a dot of glue (glue gun) on the tip of the hat and glue it to a string of twine. ⁠

There you have it! A spooky and stylish witch hat garland to hang in your home.

As you dive into this frightfully fun project, be sure to check out our Halloween-inspired collections! We have an array of fabric project lookbooks filled with festive ideas to spark your creativity. From spooky home decor to whimsical costumes and enchanting accessories, there’s something for everyone. If you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, you'll find plenty of inspiration to make this Halloween truly spooktacular!

Spooky ‘N Witchy Lookbook 

Eerie Lookbook

Whether you’re making a spooky statement or adding a dash of whimsy to your décor, this Halloween garland is sure to cast a spell. Don’t forget to share your creations with us—we can't wait to see the magical things you conjure up this season! 

Happy crafting!

-Your friends from Art Gallery Fabrics 

***ASTRODELIC CHALLENGE CLOSED***

Calling all quilting enthusiasts! Have you ever wanted to showcase your quilting skills while diving into a fun and creative challenge? Our Astrodelic Quilt Challenge is here to offer you just that! 

The Astrodelic Challenge isn't just about making beautiful quilts; it's also about the excitement of competition and the joy of creativity. Our most popular beginner-friendly pattern uses the strip piecing technique, making it easy to create blocks as a canvas for your imagination. It's perfect for a relaxing weekend project or anytime you want to add your personal style to each stitch and seam. You'll have the chance to experiment with the colors, textures, and motifs that Art Gallery Fabrics offers.

This exciting event invites quilters from all corners of the U.S. to participate by using our most popular Free Quilt Pattern, creating unique and mesmerizing quilts that capture the essence of the stars. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just starting, this challenge is the perfect opportunity to push your boundaries, showcase your talent, and connect with a vibrant community of fellow quilters.

To get you inspired, check out the photos below! We’re obsessed with how our fabrics from Abode by Maureen Cracknell and Sunrise Sunset by Jessica Swift collections look in our beloved Astrodelic quilt.

Astrodelic Quilt featuring Abode by Maureen Cracknell

Astrodelic Quilt featuring Sunrise Sunset by Jessica Swift

Let these vibrant fabrics, complemented with our dazzling Sparkle Elements blender collection and finished off with our game-changing 2.5 edition binding, ignite your imagination! 

Another Astrodelic inspiration! We've created a PURE Solids version in cool blues with a lava rock background (click here for the instructions). This shows the endless possibilities of our Astrodelic Quilt. It's fun and easy to make and a real showstopper. We can't wait to see yours!

Astrodelic Quilt in PURE Solids by AGF Studio

At the heart of the Astrodelic Challenge, We're giving away a Mystery box full of fabrics & other goodies to 5 lucky winners!

After all entries are submitted, AGF will select the most outstanding quilts to be showcased. Winners will receive a mystery box packed with goodies and beautiful, high-quality FABRICS that any quilter would love!

The winners will be officially contacted by email. Please reply within 7 days to claim your prize. If we don’t receive a reply, we will have to choose another winner as we’d like to be fair with all participants and pass the opportunity to another contestant. Thank you!

This challenge offers more than just a prize; it provides an opportunity to gain recognition within the quilting community and celebrate the creativity and dedication of our ever-growing quilting community. 

Show us your Finished Astrodelic Quilt with Art Gallery Fabrics to Participate!

***ASTRODELIC CHALLENGE CLOSED ***

A huge congratulations to the five winners of our challenge:
@daisitoegel
@aokseworiginals
@quiltlookingatme
@rosewoodthread
@quilting_stitch_by_stitch

The fine print:

Rules

1. This challenge is exclusive to Instagram entries only.
2. For this challenge participants must use Art Gallery Fabrics.
3. Astrodelic Challenge starts on 10/03/2024 and ends on 11/04/2024 at 3 pm EST. 
4. Entries after this date will not be accepted for participation.
5. Make sure your Instagram account is set to public, not private, so we can see your beautiful quilts using the #AGFAstrodelicChallenge hashtag. 
6. Entries MUST use #AGFAstrodelicChallenge to be considered! We will announce 5 lucky winners on 11/05/24 at 3 pm EST.

How To Enter

1. Use the Free Astrodelic Pattern provided in this blog post (see below).
2. Follow us on Instagram. 
3. Like our quilt challenge release post.
4. Tag us @ArtGalleryFabrics in your quilt photos & Use the hashtag #AGFAstrodelicChallenge.

Prizes:

1. We can't reveal too much since it’s a mystery box, but let's just say it’s packed with goodies and plenty of FABRICS!

Below are links for the Astrodelic Quilt Pattern to get you started: 

Astrodelic Pattern featuring Abode Collection.
Astrodelic Pattern featuring Sunrise Sunset Collection.

Ready to join the fun? Get ready to meet fellow quilting enthusiasts, share your progress along the way, and maybe even win big! We're excited to see your one-of-a-kind Astrodelic quilts. So, grab your favorite Art Gallery Fabrics, let your imagination soar, and get ready to blast off! 

Happy Sewing!

-Your friends from Art Gallery Fabrics 

With a new season upon us, what better way to honor the season than by expanding our ever-growing range of colors of one of our beloved blender collections: “Decostitch Elements” with 8 NEW beautiful earthy hues! You need to add these colors to your AGF Blenders stash to complete your projects, infusing that decorative stitch feel with our innovative crafty element.

We know you're eager to get started using these gorgeous new fabrics! (Keep reading to be inspired!) We'll be sharing some FREE patterns that showcase the versatility of Decostitch Elements. We're putting the creative power in your hands!

*Featuring NEW fabric colors: Peppercorn, Cinnamon Sugar, Driftwood, Sea Glass, Fudge Brownie, River Bed, Windswept, and Rain Cloud from

Decostitch Elements by AGF Studio

1st Project: FREE Fairy Garden Quilt Pattern

In addition to our new prints, we have also designed and revamped a few of our patterns using the new colors. First up, we have our “Fairy Garden” FREE Quilt Pattern a modern twist to the log cabin block using 4 of our new Decostitch colors: River Bed, Rain Cloud, Driftwood, and Sea Glass to create this soft yet striking statement piece that is perfect for any quilter.

To elevate our quilt even further we used our 2.5 Edition Binding: Woodlands Bound and our 108 Edition Wide Back: Magnetic, which adds that perfect personalized finishing touch.

To view the PDF pattern for this quilt, click here.

2nd Project: FREE Thistle Block Pattern 

Up next, want a simple yet stunning quilt block pattern? Look no further! Our "Thistle Quilt Block" uses the beginner-friendly "No Waste Flying Geese" and "Four at a Time Half Square Triangle (HST)" methods. The Decostitch fabrics featured are River Bed, Fudge Brownie, Cloud, Peppercorn, and Windswept. Piece these beauties together and you'll have a gorgeous block in no time ready to transform into a cozy quilt, a fluffy pillow, a stylish tote bag and so much more! 

To view the PDF pattern for this quilt block, click here.

3rd Project: DIY Laptop Cases FREE Pattern 

Handmade accessories are trending, so why not craft your own DIY stylish laptop cases? We've got two fantastic options for you: one featuring the stunning cathedral window technique for an extra touch of elegance, and another without. After all, why settle for one when you can have two? Both showcase the fabulous Decostitch fabric in Peppercorn! 

To view the PDF pattern for this Laptop Cases, click here.

4th Project: FREE Unwind and Chill Table Runner Pattern 

Lastly, create a tranquil atmosphere with our FREE "Unwind and Chill" table runner pattern! This beginner-friendly block based design uses our stunning new Decostitch colors: Driftwood, Fudge Brownie, Rain Cloud, Airy, Peppercorn, Sea Glass, and Windswept. The secret to its mesmerizing look? The pattern features two easy techniques: Four at a Time Half Square Triangles (HST) and Four at a Time Flying Geese. 

To view the PDF pattern for this table runner, click here.

We aim to spread joy through fabrics and provide you with top quality. We're excited to put the creative power in your hands with these new Decostitch Elements colors and free patterns. We can't wait to see what you create! Let us know in the comments which pattern you’re excited about! Don't forget to share your projects with us on social media using #AGFDecostitchElements so I can share the love! 

Happy Sewing! 

Until next time, 

-Juana