Introducing “Olive You” – A Heartfelt Collection of Greens
Hey, quilters! Ready to meet your next fabric crush?
There’s something special about this collection, Olive You. It’s a simple play on words, a gentle rearrangement of “I love you,” and it holds a bit of my heart within it. This collection is my way of showing my love for all of you—my wonderful customers and fellow creators—by offering fabrics that are both beautiful and versatile, ready to bring your ideas to life.
A World of Greens: Nature’s Palette in Fabric Form
With Olive You, I wanted to capture the depth and beauty of greens in all their glory. This collection brings together a range of green shades, from the softest, most delicate linden green to rich, deep olive tones. You’ll find colors that echo natural settings—think mustard, chartreuse, teal, and even vibrant yellow-green. Some shades pop with brightness, while others are muted and calm, reminiscent of olive oils and sun-dappled leaves. These colors feel at home in any project that aims to bring a little of the outside world indoors. Picture them adding a cozy, organic feel to quilts or enhancing rooms decorated with houseplants and greenery.
Simple Yet Striking Designs
The patterns in Olive You are all about simplicity. You’ll find linear leaf motifs, scattered dots, and geometric basics that give a clean, modern look. These designs create a sense of calm and clarity, letting the colors take center stage without overwhelming the eye. And as always, every color in this collection harmonizes perfectly with the shades in my SPOTTED series, so you can mix and match with ease.
With 19 printed fabrics and 9 coordinating SPOTTED fabrics, this collection marks a special moment—it’s the first time I’ve devoted an entire line to the magic of green. These olive tones, together with the SPOTTED basics, bring something fresh to our fabric family, filling in shades that have been missing until now.
To give you a little taste of Olive You, I’ve put together a short video reel where you can see the full spectrum of colors coming together in harmony. Watching these shades side by side really brings out the collection’s depth.
Creative Ideas for Quilts and More
Olive You is made for quilting, of course, but these fabrics go beyond just quilts. Their rich, natural colors and minimalist patterns work beautifully in so many ways! Picture them transformed into cozy blankets, eye-catching home decor, or even wearable quilts and accessories. The fabrics’ small-scale prints make them easy to blend with other collections too. In fact, they look especially lovely with the low-volume, neutral tones from my soon to be available STILL MORE PAPER line.
And I’m excited to share the photo above, which features a free potholder pattern by Mini Kim of SewingIllustrations.com . It’s just one example of how beautifully Olive You can work in home accessories. I’ll also be sharing close-ups of quilts and the fabric bolts on my shelf, so you can get an up-close look at the patterns and textures that make this collection unique.
And here’s something exciting—I’ll soon be releasing a set of brand-new quilt patterns designed especially for Olive You,
and we’re even planning a Quilt-Along (QAL) to dive into this collection together! I’ll share more about these projects in an upcoming post, so stay tuned if you’re looking for some creative inspiration.
Where to Find Olive You: Pre-orders and Availability
I know many of you are eager to get your hands on Olive You, and I’m thrilled to let you know that pre-orders are available now. For international customers, you can reserve your favorites through FATQUARTERSHOP.COM . And for my European fans, keep an eye on farbstoff.org, where these beautiful fabrics will be available soon. We’ll send out a newsletter as soon as they’re in stock, so be sure to sign up if you haven’t already!
A Note from My Heart to Yours
Creating Olive You has been a joy. I poured my love for design, for nature, and for quilting into every inch of this collection, and I hope that when you see it, you feel that love too. May these greens bring warmth and inspiration into your projects, just as they have brought joy into my work.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me. I can’t wait to see all the beautiful creations Olive You will inspire!
