Butternut & Sage: The Fall Fabric Collection You'll Want to Hoard

Stefanie Schneider · 2026-10-15

A new collection from Fig Tree & Co. is always worth celebrating. And this one? It's as sweet and savory as its name suggests. Butternut & Sage by Fig Tree & Co. for Moda Fabrics brings warmth and welcome to your sewing room. Kimberly shared the whole thing during the Behind the Seams livestream on Friday, August 28th. If you missed it, don't worry. The replay is available, and you can get a closer look at every lovely fabric right here. You'll also get a peek at the Golden Hour Jolly Bar Quilt. It's made with the free pattern that comes tucked inside your Butternut & Sage Jolly Bar. ### A Closer Look at Butternut & Sage Fig Tree & Co. dressed this collection in cozy shades of golden mustard, sage, and cinnamon. It's the kind of palette that makes you want to savor slow afternoons at your sewing machine. You can scoop up your favorite prints by the yard. Or grab a Layer Cake, Charm Pack, or Jelly Roll and start stitching your next fall quilt in a snap. Here's what you'll find in the collection: - Golden mustard prints that feel like late afternoon light - Sage greens that bring a calm, earthy vibe - Cinnamon tones that add warmth without overpowering - Precuts for every project size, from small to king ### The Golden Hour Jolly Bar Quilt Late-afternoon light seems to radiate from each star block in the Golden Hour Jolly Bar Quilt. The free pattern included with your Butternut & Sage Jolly Bar is beginner-friendly. That said, we recommend skipping the starch since most Jolly Bar patterns don't leave room for shrinkage. Want to make your quilt just like ours? The Golden Hour Quilt Kit includes the pattern plus all the fabrics you'll need for the quilt top and binding. Pick up the matching backing set for a colorful and cozy finish to this fall quilt. > "The Golden Hour quilt feels like capturing that perfect moment when the sun dips low and everything glows." — Kimberly, Behind the Seams ### Patterns Made for Butternut & Sage Fig Tree & Co. designed four fun patterns to pair with this collection. Each one showcases the versatility of these fall fabrics. - **Gathering Baskets** turns a Layer Cake into basket blocks with autumn leaf and acorn accents. - **Plough & Harvest** offers three block sizes made from a Layer Cake or Charm Pack. - **Olivander** features a flock of wise owls and includes a mini version alongside the main quilt. - **Autumn Sun** rounds out the lineup with a stunning starburst design that puts a fresh spin on traditional quilting techniques. Can't pick just one? Joanna's Butternut & Sage Pattern Set bundles all four together. That way your whole harvest is ready to sew. ### Why This Collection Works for Fall Fall quilting is about comfort. It's about colors that make you want to curl up with a mug of something warm. Butternut & Sage delivers exactly that. The fabrics play well together, whether you're making a full-size quilt or a small wall hanging. And the precuts make it easy to start a project without overthinking your fabric pull. If you're new to quilting, this is a forgiving collection. The colors blend beautifully, so even simple blocks look intentional. If you're a seasoned quilter, you'll appreciate how the prints add depth without fighting each other. ### Get Started on Your Fall Quilt Shop the full collection at Fat Quarter Shop. Stay connected on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for more inspiration and behind-the-scenes peeks. Your golden hour is just a few seams away. Grab your favorite precut, pick a pattern, and let the season inspire you.