Why Elizabeth Hartman's Popcorn Collection Is About to Be Your New Favorite

Jessica Williams · 2026-11-12

There's a moment when a fabric collection lands on your cutting table and you just know. That's exactly what happened when Elizabeth Hartman's Popcorn Collection for Moda Fabrics showed up. It's a playful riot of color, and Kimberly walked through every vibrant piece during the Behind the Seams livestream — if you missed it, the replay is worth a watch before you start planning. ### A Closer Look at Popcorn Elizabeth leaned into her love of simple prints and sunny pops of color to build a collection of 25 fabrics. Twenty-five. That's plenty of room to mix, match, and still find a favorite. These prints were made with pictorial quilts in mind, which means they play nicely as backgrounds, accents, and everything in between. You can grab a handful of prints by the yard, or take a bite of a pre-cut: - Layer Cake for a bigger spread of prints - Charm Pack when you want small squares to audition - Jelly Roll for strip-friendly patterns If you're new to pre-cuts, start with a Charm Pack. It lets you see the whole collection in your hands before you commit to yardage. ### The What's Poppin' Jolly Bar Quilt Here's the part that makes a lot of quilters smile: every Popcorn Jolly Bar comes with a free pattern for the What's Poppin' Quilt. Whether you're brand new to quilting or just want a quick weekend win, this one comes together in a flash with sunny pops of color doing the heavy lifting. Want to make yours just like the shop sample? The What's Poppin' 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 finished quilt without a single trip back to the store. ### Patterns Made for Popcorn Elizabeth designed four fresh patterns to pair with this collection, and each one shows off those playful prints in a different way: - **Busy Backyard** comes in small and large sizes - **Posy** blooms in baby, small, and large versions - **Pajama Party** is ready for a cozy night in - **Pups in Pajamas** even includes a pillow option Can't pick just one? The Popcorn Pattern Set bundles all four together, so the whole batch is there whenever the craving hits. Popcorn also pairs beautifully with Elizabeth's beloved Cats in Pajamas, Dinosaurs, and Florence Flamingo 2026 Edition patterns if you want to stretch the fun further. > "Simple prints and sunny pops of color" — that's Elizabeth's own description, and honestly, it's the perfect summary. Nothing fussy. Just happy fabric that's ready to work. ### One Thing to Keep in Mind Pictorial patterns like these reward contrast. Before you cut, lay your chosen prints side by side and squint at them. If two fabrics blur together, swap one out for a lighter or darker option. It sounds obvious, but it's the difference between a quilt that reads clearly from across the room and one that gets a little muddy up close. Your next quilt is ready to pop. Happy stitching — and don't forget to check the replay if you want Kimberly's full walkthrough before you shop.