Butternut & Sage: The Fall Fabric Collection Everyone's Talking About

Eleanor Vance · 2026-10-15

A new collection from Fig Tree & Co. is always worth celebrating, and this one is as sweet and savory as its name. Butternut & Sage for Moda Fabrics is warm, welcoming, and genuinely fun to work with. Kimberly walked through the whole line during the Behind the Seams livestream, and if you missed it, the replay is still available. You'll also want to see the Golden Hour Jolly Bar Quilt, which comes together with the free pattern tucked inside your Butternut & Sage Jolly Bar. ### A Closer Look at the Collection Fig Tree & Co. dressed this line in cozy shades of golden mustard, sage, and cinnamon. Honestly, it's the kind of palette that makes you want to slow down and savor a quiet afternoon 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 get stitching your next fall quilt in a snap. Here's what makes this collection easy to love: - **Golden mustard** brings that warm, late-season glow to any block - **Sage** keeps things grounded and calm - **Cinnamon** adds just enough richness to tie it all together Whether you're a scrappy quilter or someone who plans every cut, this palette plays well with both approaches. ### 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, though one tip worth repeating: skip the starch. Most Jolly Bar patterns don't leave room for shrinkage, so a little restraint here saves you a headache later. Want to make your quilt exactly like the sample? The Golden Hour Quilt Kit includes the pattern plus all the fabrics you need for the quilt top and binding. Add the matching backing set and you've got a colorful, cozy finish to your fall quilt. > "Your golden hour is just a few seams away." That line sums it up nicely. This is a project that feels doable on a weekend and rewarding for years. ### Patterns Made for Butternut & Sage Fig Tree & Co. designed four patterns to pair with this collection, and each one shows off 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, plus a mini version alongside the main quilt - **Autumn Sun** rounds things out with a starburst design that puts a fresh spin on traditional quilting Can't pick just one? Joanna's Butternut & Sage Pattern Set bundles all four together, so your whole harvest is ready to sew. That's a smart move if you tend to bounce between projects, which, let's be honest, most of us do. ### A Few Practical Notes Before You Start If you're new to precuts, start with a Charm Pack to test the palette before committing to a full Layer Cake. And if you're quilting for fall, give yourself a buffer week. Life happens, seams wobble, and a little breathing room keeps the process enjoyable. Shop the full collection at Fat Quarter Shop and stay connected on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Your golden hour is just a few seams away.