I looked at my calendar the other day and briefly wondered if I had accidentally scheduled two Aprils instead of one. New fabrics, new patterns, a big surprise to reveal, and a spectacular quilt to come… and somewhere in between, me trying to remember where I left my coffee (spoiler: next to the cutting mat, obviously).
April, my friends, is a lot. But the good kind of a lot.
Because right in the middle of all this creative chaos, there is something I’ve been quietly excited about for months… something softer, calmer, and—dare I say—just a little bit grown up.
Meet MIRA 🤍
From Fireworks to a Deep Breath ✨
If you’ve been around for my last collection, you’ll remember Balisong. She was bold. She was bright. She practically danced onto your cutting table in shades of pink and yellow and said, “Let’s make something fabulous!”
And then… a very interesting thing happened.
I got a request. Not for louder. Not for brighter. But for something… quieter.
Something for those of you who love the calm confidence of neutrals. The kind of fabrics that don’t shout—but absolutely own the room.
And that was the beginning of MIRA.
Not Your Grandma’s Beige (No Offense, Grandma) 😉
Now let’s address the elephant in the sewing room: Yes—MIRA is brown and beige. But before you picture anything dusty, dated, or suspiciously 1993… let’s reset.
This is:
warm sand, not sad beige
deep charcoal, not flat black
creamy ivory, not yellowed white
Think:
a perfectly balanced cappuccino
linen curtains in soft evening light
natural textures with a modern edge
MIRA is what happens when rustic meets refined—and they actually get along beautifully.
A Little Secret (Lean In…)
There’s something else about MIRA. It’s… my last collection with Moda.
(Yes, I’ll pause here so you can do a tiny dramatic gasp.)
No, I’m not disappearing.
No, I’m not leaving you ever.
And no, I haven’t lost my fabric-loving mind.
But there is a story there. And if you’re curious about what’s coming next…
👉 you might want to stay tuned over the next couple of weeks.
Let’s just say: April has more surprises up its sleeve.
See MIRA in Motion
Here’s a little flip-through of the collection so you can get a feel for it—because honestly, these prints love to move.
(This was my original submission before any final edits)
Take a moment. Let your eyes wander.
Notice how the prints play together without competing.
That’s not an accident.
That’s MIRA doing her thing.
The Lesson: Quiet Fabrics Are Power Players
Here’s something I know with my background as interior designer:
Not every quilt needs to be loud to be memorable.
In fact, neutral palettes often:
age better
combine more easily
and let your piecing shine
MIRA was designed to be that reliable, elegant friend in your fabric stash—the one you reach for again and again.
Your Shortcut: 3 Ready-to-Sew Color Recipes 💛
Because I love you and I want you to actually use your fabrics (not just admire them), I created something for you:
3 curated MIRA color palettes you can download and take shopping:
Classic Contrast – black & white with a modern twist
Soft Linen – layered beiges and warm neutrals
Fresh Sand – crisp whites with sandy tones
Think of them as your “grab-and-go” quilt starters.
No overthinking. No second guessing.
Just download the PDF, pick a palette and start cutting ✂️
Ready Before Everyone Else?
If you’re already thinking,
“Okay, I need this in my sewing room…”
Good news:
You can preorder MIRA now at Fat Quarter Shop
(and be that person who gets to say, “Oh this? I had it before it arrived in stores.” )
And next week? We’re stepping it up. I’ll be sharing my Mira patterns at a special introductory discount—perfect for those who love being first in line (and have excellent taste, of course).
👉 Stay close; you won’t want to miss this.
The Real Takeaway
MIRA isn’t about playing it safe.
It’s about choosing calm on purpose.
About trusting that subtle can still be striking.
About creating quilts that feel as good in five years as they do today.
And honestly?
I think that’s pretty powerful.
Happy rule-breaking, quilt friends!
– Brigitte x