Hummingbird Fabric Line Sneak Peek in Wedgewood Blue Sage Green Pumpkin and Cream
I’ve been keeping a little fabric secret, and I’m so excited to finally share a peek at what’s been in the works.
A brand new hummingbird fabric line is on the way, and the samples are officially on order. That means the real fun is about to begin: touching the fabric, checking the scale, seeing how the colors print, and turning these designs into finished pieces I can actually use, test, photograph, and share.
This collection is built around four coordinating prints, with the hummingbird as the star. The color palette is soft but warm: wedgewood blue, sage green, pumpkin, and cream. It has that cozy, handmade feeling I love, with just enough color to keep things cheerful.
The hummingbird is the heart of the collection
The hummingbird print was the starting point for everything. I wanted the bird to feel sweet and lively without making the fabric feel too busy. Hummingbirds have such a light, graceful look, so they felt perfect for a collection that will be turned into everyday handmade pieces.
The goal wasn’t just to design one pretty print. I wanted a group of fabrics that could work together in real sewing projects. Each design needed to have its own personality, but still feel like it belonged with the others.
That’s where the coordinating prints come in.
There are four designs total, and they’re meant to mix easily across bags, wallets, and smaller accessories. I love when a fabric collection gives you options without making you overthink every pairing. This one is designed to do just that.
The collection includes hummingbird fabric, striped fabric, and a coordinating cotton fabric line that can be mixed across larger panels, linings, pockets, tabs, and little accent pieces.
The palette feels soft, warm, and a little bit unexpected
I keep coming back to this color combination because it has such a pretty balance.
Wedgewood blue brings in that calm, classic feeling. It’s soft and timeless, and it gives the hummingbirds a peaceful background to shine against.
Sage green adds a natural note. It feels garden-inspired without being too bright or too earthy.
Pumpkin is the little pop of warmth. I love that it gives the whole group some energy, especially next to the blue and green.
Cream ties everything together. It softens the palette and keeps the prints feeling fresh.
What I like most is that the pumpkin doesn’t take over. It gives the collection a warm spark, but the wedgewood blue and sage green keep it grounded. The cream gives your eye a place to rest, which matters a lot when working with multiple prints in one finished piece.
For bags and wallets, that balance is huge. Too many strong colors can feel overwhelming once they’re quilted, folded, bound, and stitched. This palette has enough contrast to show detail, but it still feels easy to carry.
The first projects are already planned
Once the samples arrive, I’ll be making my signature quilted tote bag in two sizes. I’m really excited to see how the prints behave on a larger project because tote bags show off fabric in such a satisfying way.
A larger tote gives the main hummingbird print room to breathe. A smaller tote lets the coordinating fabrics play a bigger role, especially on pockets, straps, and binding.
I’ll also be making:
Wallets
Keychains
Small quilted accessories
Sample pieces to test color placement
A few mix-and-match combinations
Wallets are going to be especially helpful for testing scale. A print can look beautiful on a full yard and then feel totally different once it’s cut into smaller pieces. Keychains are great for seeing which prints work best as accents.
The tote bags will be the real test, though. Quilting changes fabric in the best way. It adds texture, movement, and structure. I can already imagine the hummingbird print quilted in soft lines, with striped accents on the handles or trim.
This is also the stage where I’ll test what I think will work against what actually works. Sometimes the fabric that seems perfect as the main panel ends up being better as a pocket. Sometimes a small stripe becomes the surprise favorite. That’s part of the fun.
Why samples matter so much
Designing on screen is exciting, but fabric always has the final say.
When the samples get here, I’ll be checking a few things right away:
How the colors print on cotton
Whether the hummingbird scale feels right
How the four prints look beside each other
Which designs work best for large pieces
Which prints shine in smaller cuts
How the palette looks after quilting
This is one reason I love creating a custom designed cotton fabric line with finished projects already in mind. I’m not designing in a vacuum. I know these fabrics are headed for tote bags, wallets, and keychains, so every print needs to earn its place.
The samples will also help me make small adjustments if needed. Maybe the pumpkin needs to be softened. Maybe the stripe needs a little more breathing room. Maybe the hummingbird print is already exactly where it should be. I won’t know until I can hold it in my hands.
And honestly, that waiting period is such a mix of excitement and impatience. If you’ve ever ordered fabric samples, you know the feeling. You check the tracking, imagine the projects, and try not to plan too far ahead before the package even arrives.
How I imagine the pieces coming together
I can already picture a few combinations.
A wedgewood blue hummingbird tote with sage green accents would feel soft and classic. A pumpkin stripe as binding could add just the right amount of contrast. Cream lining would keep the inside light and easy to see into.
For wallets, I’m thinking smaller sections of the hummingbird print paired with stripes or softer coordinates. Wallets are such a nice place to use a favorite fabric because you see it often, but it doesn’t have to carry the whole design alone.
Keychains will be perfect for the stripier or smaller coordinating prints. They’re little, useful, and a great way to show off the palette in a simple everyday piece.
The part I’m most looking forward to is seeing the full group together in finished form. Fabric on its own is lovely, but fabric turned into something useful has a different kind of magic.
A tote bag that gets carried. A wallet that gets tucked into a bag. A keychain that gets grabbed on the way out the door. Those are the little details that make handmade pieces feel personal.
I can’t wait to share what comes next
Right now, everything is in that exciting almost-here stage. The designs are finished, the samples are on order, and the project list is already growing.
Once the fabric arrives, I’ll be testing, sewing, quilting, and probably changing my mind a few times along the way. That’s how a collection becomes real. It moves from screen to fabric, from fabric to finished pieces, and from finished pieces into everyday life.
I’m so excited to bring these hummingbirds to life in wedgewood blue, sage green, pumpkin, and cream. The tote bags, wallets, and keychains are coming next, and I have a feeling this collection is going to be a lovely one to sew.
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