What a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it month it’s been! December has come and pretty much gone in the blink of an eye, yet thankfully, we’ve had time to stop and take stock (literally) of some fabulous new collections to the department.
I, for one, am excited to tell you what’s been arriving and coming next; I think you will be, too! Let’s see what’s been happening in department for the month of December ⤵️
Bedford Park – Morris & Co. 💐
Coming in straight away with a heavy hitter it’s another stunning collaboration between the team at FreeSpirit and Morris & Co.
Icons sit alongside newcomers in the latest collection, named Bedford Park, and it’s one that’s sure to excite the Morris & Co. fans among us. With vibrant colourwork and intriguing details, this range sits perfectly alongside its colleagues, yet still stands tall alone.
Via their site, FreeSpirit talks of the newness in the latest collaboration:
“In contrast, designs new to this collection, such as The Savaric and Monkshood, reveal hidden design treasures and new heritage stories. Campanula, a pattern of great complexity, bursts with radical colour combinations while Yew & Aril provides a beautiful coordinating fabric. Combining the whimsical with the untamed this is a colour-rich Morris & Co., collection as you’ve never seen it before.”
With this past year seeing quite the spike Morris & Co. designs from numerous places, especially on the high street, it’s clear that both FreeSpirit and Morris & Co. have continued to work harmoniously in bringing a new collection to the arena. Keeping those classic, quintessential designs key to the range, they’ve still managed to offer something that feels new to quilters, in working in these newer designs that we’ve not seem them work with previously.
To view the full Bedford Park collection, simply click HERE.
Hello Alice – Ruby Star Society 🐰
Next up is another fun retelling of a tale that’s dear to the hearts of many a fabric designer! We’ve seen Tula Pink’s version of Alice in Wonderland, alongside a collection from the V&A of the same topic. However for 2025, Sarah Watts from the wonderful pool of talent that is Ruby Star Society, offers her take on a classic in her latest collection, Hello Alice.
Sarah Watts and her art style are very well-known and celebrated in the fabric world, with her collaborations under the collective of Ruby Star Society full of whimsy, wonderfully executed concepts and individuality. When talking of the inspiration, the story has always been something that Sarah wanted rework and add her own flair to. Moda further states via their catalogue:
“In Hello Alice you’ll find all the makings of a tea party, stacks of pages and books, fields of chatty flowers, and hares running out of time. If you look closely you’ll see a few surprises too!
Sarah aimed to highlight all of the whimsical nature of the story while giving it her own narrative twist. Hello Alice also features a more vibrant and modern color palette that fits right in with Ruby Star Society.”
The details within the collection really are the champions here; even the Falling Aces blender stands strong on its own, alongside its role as a pillar to the rest of the collection. The nods to the original that are peppered throughout both Tea Party and Rabbit Hole work so well, managing to keep the essence of the story present, as well as leaving room for Sarah’s own artistic, and modernised, interpretations.
Hello Alice is certainly a collection to make you smile, offering a sense of nostalgia to the present and every day. To take you even further down the rabbit hole, Ruby Star even have a free quilt pattern for further inspiration! Using the collection and its accompanying panel, the Hello Alice quilt brings a timeless feel even with this somewhat modernised rework. You can view and download the free quilt pattern HERE.
To view the full Hello Alice collection and the Wonderland panel, simply click HERE.
Coming Soon…
With 2026 on the horizon, we’re getting quite excited about what’s due to be landing in the fabric department! There’s plenty to send you rushing over to your sewing machines, yet I’ve selected four of my current faves to get you all excited for 2026!
Each collection’s page is available for stock notification sign ups; simply click on the specific design you’re loving the look of, enter your email and voila! As soon as our shipments arrive, you’ll be the first to know! 🥇
Small Things: Fairytales – Lewis & Irene 🧞
It wouldn’t be a Lewis & Irene launch without a fun and new Small Things collection! Steering away from their latest releases for seasonals, thallassic themes or wild animals, Small Things: Fairytales focuses on classic stories from many of our childhoods.
With both a design and a double border featuring all fairytales, the seperate lines include designs based on one story, such as Aladdin, The Wizard of Oz, Jack and the Beanstalk and more.
Perfect Day – Andover 💗
We’re back with Libs Elliott and Andover for Perfect Day and what a vibrant collection it is!
Geometric prints and classic tattoo inspired designs feature alongside fun ditsy blenders that are sure to bring a bust of colour to your projects.
We can’t help but think that Libs’ very own wearable art has inspired this collection with her amazing tattoos. However until Perfect Day arrives, we’ll keep our inspiration investigation open!
Gifts From the Garden – Liberty Fabrics 🍋
Things are proving fruitful for Liberty Fabrics’ future release in Gifts from the Garden!
Featuring stunning teals, lemon yellows and vibrant peaches, Gifts from the Garden blends fruits and florals together perfectly, offering a collection to suit both spring and summer.
The vibrancy of this 20-piece collection already has us very excited; we can’t wait to see what it will look like once printed!
Happy Daze – Moda 🌼
As soon as this one appeared, we knew we had to have it! Chloe’s Closet and Moda are bringing all of the vintage vibes in Happy Daze, a collection that offers a nod to patterns and colourways of the sixties and seventies.
Whether its bold florals or ditzier prints, Happy Daze is perfect for those who love to bring a timeless vibe to their pieces and projects and with ten designs to choose from, you won’t be short of a slice of groovy inspiration.
That’s it from us for this year! Before you head off, be sure to check out what’s been happening over in needlecraft and be sure to stop by and see Alex for what she’s got in store for you all with yarns and projects! 🎆
Thank you all SO much for reading our posts this past year! If you’re enjoying what you’re seeing in The Craft Room, be sure to enter your email below to keep up to date with all that’s happening ⤵️✨ Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! 🎇