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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 

Hello Makers,  

I know it's only June but it's time to start thinking ahead to Spooky Season. October comes and goes so fast it's time to take these slower summer days and start our Halloween projects early! There is no better way to unleash the fun than with Ghostly & Haunted fabrics by AGF Studio! The month of October was always such a special time for me as a kid. Going to the pumpkin patch, apple orchard and feeling the warm air of summer drift away into the cool crisp breeze of Fall. I remember always wanting a special trick or treat bag but ending up using an old pillow case to collect my candy. Which is why I made a tradition to make a new trick or treat bag for my daughter every year to match her costume! 

*Featuring Ghostly & Haunted fabrics by AGF Studio

In the Ghostly & Haunted lookbook you will find trick or treat bags, decor and apparel and so much more! Get inspired by flipping through the pages below.  

Ghostly & Haunted  has pops of lavender, orange and teal with the cutest halloween inspired design elements. At AGF we believe every collection needs a floral! I love the halloween inspired blooms of “Wicked Flora” and “Moonlight Pumpkins" 

*Featuring “Wicked Flora” Print

“Moonlight Magic” free quilt pattern is purrect for all you cat lovers out there. Nothing says Halloween like a spooky black cat in a witches hat. This playful quilt uses both piecing and applique techniques to create this adorable cat witch with its cauldron. 

* Featuring Free “Moonlight Magic”  Quilt Pattern

What truly makes this collection extra special is the panel print offered in this collection! 

The “13 Days Of Halloween” is by far the cutest project to make for your kiddos this year! With step by step instructions printed on the panel itself you can create a count down calendar and build memories your family that they will cherish forever! 

* Featuring “13 Days Of Halloween”  Panel

The “Ghost Town” print is another jaw dropper that showcases a picturesque view of a haunted house and graveyard with birch trees and ghosts playing about! With small accents of pumpkins, flying bats, and spiderwebs. This scene is ideal for larger projects or perfect for fussy cutting. 

*Featuring “Ghost Town” Print

One of the things I love about cold weather is that you get to play around with layers to create your Fall outfit!  “Creepy Crossroads Ghost” flannel makes for the coziest jackets or shackets! This plaid white and black design will add an elegant touch to anything you wear. 

* Featuring “Creepy Crossroads Ghost” flannel

We got the most adorable 2.5 Edition binding to quilt all your halloween quilts! “Wicked Bound” has cute bats, and witches hats, or a geometric orange strips to choose from! 

*Featuring “Wicked Bound” 2.5 Edition binding

To make life even easier our Fabric Wonders are wonderful for creating fast and easy projects that cut down on the cutting time! 

*Featuring Ghostly & Haunted Fabric Wonders

Comment below with your favorite halloween tutorials or what things you would make with Ghostly & Haunted Fabrics! 

Happy Sewing, 

Melissa

Hello Sewing Friends, 

I am so excited to announce 12 NEW Pure Solids to our always growing list of solid fabrics and bundles. Let’s all pause for a moment as we welcome “Ethereal Edition” to our sewing tables! This soft, pastel color palette has got me in a dream-like state! Honestly these fabrics look good enough to eat but I promise they sew better than they taste! 

Colors play a major role in quilting and finding the right colors to match back with all of the prints used in your quilting projects will decide how the overall design will look. Color determines the mood, and the visual appearance and movement the quilt will appear to have. For example a way to conduct a sense of liveliness , warmth and coziness is to use warm colors like yellow, orange, and reds. A great way to add a sense of calm and peacefulness is to use cool colors like blues, greens, and purples. 

Understanding color and how it affects the look of our quilt designs is something every quilter learns with each of the quilts they complete. Here at AGF we like to make your life so much easier by providing just about every color you have ever dreamt of to add to your quilting tool box! 

Add soft muted shades of peach, pink, blue, green, and yellow to your quilting projects to add a light, delicate touch that invokes a state of peacefulness.These gentle tints create a sense of elegance and sophistication that provides you a feeling of new beginnings and hope. 

We created some inspiring projects using the “Ethereal Edition” pure solids that I know you will fall in love with. Scroll through the projects below and let me know which one is calling your name to make! 

Asphodelic Pillow

Asphodelic Pillow is the perfect project to sew using this graceful, light toned bundle. The addition of the high loft batting has made the floral template design pop off the pillow, making it such a dream to look at. This is an excellent project to also practice your embroidery skills and zig sag stitching. This pillow comes together in a breeze but makes a giant impact to any space you decorate it in. 

Download the pattern here: Asphodelic Pillow

Hourglass Table Runner

The hourglass block is such a great way to show off colors. By creating two half square triangles and then using this technique to turn them into hourglass blocks you can create the most intricate looking designs that play with color. Have fun arranging them in the order that feels good and create stunning colorful masterpieces. 

Check out this video for Hour Glass Block technique here: Hourglass Block

Disappearing Hourglass Quilt

All you need are two 10” squares of fabric to create one of the blocks for this playful quilt. This magical technique is fantastic because you do less sewing and the magic happens in the horizontal and vertical cutting and the rearranging of your cut pieces. If you haven’t tried this block yet you are in for a real satisfying treat! Like the table runner you will be in pastel bliss arranging your finished blocks to create your quilt top! 

Check out this video for Disappearing Hourglass technique here:

Disappearing Hourglass technique

Enjoy sewing with these 12 new colors that make up the Ethereal Edition bundle! Comment below with your favorite color or what you would make! 

Here is a list of online retailers in the US carrying our new PURE Solid colors! 

Hawthorne Supply Co

Fat Quarter Shop

Stash Fabrics

Cottoneer Fabrics 

Modern Quilt Co

Ollie Fabrics

Jittery Wings Quilt Co

Global Fibers Shop

Hand Crafted Coterie

Pink Door Fabrics

Olive Juice Quilts

Golden Girls Fabric Co

Pink Peony Creations

Poppy Quilt Sew

Sew Chanting Equine

Chicory and Threads

Five Eight Seams

Yankee Quilter

Piper Autumn Fabrics

Web Fabrics

Full Moon Fabrics

Happy Sewing, 

Melissa

Hello Sewing Friends, 

Nothing is more satisfying for us quilters and sewists than to accomplish a project from start to finish in just one day or sewing session! They are the best projects to do when you're in a sewing rut, in between larger projects or just for a double dose of dopamine! I got the perfect project to add to your sewing list, the Quick and Easy table runner using the “Kercheif Forklore” panel from Anthology by Bari J. You can complete everything from pulling fabrics, cutting, sewing to finished project in the shortest amount of time yet! View the video below to see how fast it comes together. 

The “Kerchief Forklore” has the most gorgeous 8” scalloped square designs with floral trim, floral bouquets and strawberry vine centers. To make the Quick an Easy table runner all you need is a one panel section measuring approx. 17 ½ ”x 44”, backing fabric in  "Legacy Stripe Moss” and batting. Sandwich all the layers together and mark your quilting lines. 

* Featuring “Kerchief Forklore” Panel

* Featuring Legacy Fabric

The square/tile design of the “Kerchief Forklore” panel gives you a quilty pathwork feel without having to piece any fabrics together. It even has floral arrangements on the top and bottom of the panel creating the idea of top and bottom borders for even more of a quilty feel! 

I love projects that allow me an opportunity to play around with my quilting skills. For this table runner we quilted diagonal lines going in both directions to create a diamond effect. Since its a medium size project working on free motion techniques or a quilting style you want to become better at is a great choice to get more experience. 

Once the quilting is finished frame your table runner with “Memoir Bound” the 2.5 Edition binding created specially for Anthology fabrics. Have fun folding your binding and deciding whether you want plaids or florals to frame your table runner. 

* Featuring “Memoir Bound Fabric

Need extra help with the binding process check out the Binding for the Beginners- The Easiest way to Bind your quilting projects! 

Make sure to print out our handy “Quilt Size Chart” to know how many strips and yardage you will need if binding a quilt with AGF’s 2.5 Edition or 42” WOF strips. Choose from a variety of popular size finished quilting projects or use the equation to plug in your numbers for a custom size quilt!  

Comment below with your go to projects that could be easily finished in a day! Or what quilting motif you would choose to quilt the “Kerchief Folklore” panel! Hope this project inspires you to create something new and to remind you it doesn’t need to be complicated to create beautiful projects! 

Happy Sewing, 

Melissa