We are excited to introduce two new collections from Moda designer Stacy Iest Hsu, each bringing something unique to the table. Unveiled at H+H Americas earlier this year, Farmstead and Cut. Sew. Create. reflect Stacy’s love for family, heritage, and the joy of teaching the next generation to sew. Let’s dive into these inspiring new releases!

Farmstead: A Celebration of Heritage

Stacy's father (center) and grandfather (right) on their farm.

Stacy’s Farmstead collection is a heartwarming tribute to her family’s farming roots. Inspired by her grandfather’s journey from the Netherlands to the United States to start a dairy farm, this vintage-inspired collection captures the warmth and charm of rural life. With its blend of beautiful florals and playful farm animal prints, Farmstead offers both sophistication and versatility, perfect for creating projects that reflect the joys of farm life or something entirely different.

 

Featured Project: Barn Book Panel

One of the standout features of Farmstead is its two charming panels. The first is a cut-and-sew Barn Book—a project style that Stacy has done in the past and received a wonderful reception. 

 

Featured Project: Farm Animal Panel

 

The second panel features nine adorable farm animals, perfect for making a variety of items. 

Stacy has also designed five quilts to pair with this collection, each one as delightful as the next. One quilt uses the animal panels, while another revisits a favorite from a past collection: the beloved sheep motif. And for those who enjoy smaller projects, Stacy has included some pouch-making ideas, like a cute glass milk bottle pouch and a floral pouch.

 

Featured Quilt: Here Little Sheep

The Here Little Sheep pattern features an adorable sheep design that adds a touch of whimsy to any project. This sweet quilt pairs perfectly with the low-volume prints from the Farmstead collection, creating a soft, cozy look that’s perfect for both nurseries and living spaces. Whether you're using it as a standalone piece or combining it with other projects, Here Little Sheep is sure to charm everyone who sees it.

 

Featured Quilt: Flitter Floral Butterfly

The Flitter Floral Butterfly pattern brings a delightful touch of nature to your quilting projects. Featuring graceful butterflies made from the stunning floral fabrics in the Farmstead collection, this pattern is perfect for showcasing the beauty of these prints. Whether you’re making a quilt for a loved one or a decorative piece for your home, Flitter Floral Butterfly adds an elegant and playful element to any project.

 

Featured Quilt: Farmstead

The Farmstead pattern, the namesake of the latest collection, is a charming quilt that beautifully showcases the adorable animal panel. With its traditional design and timeless palette of creams, grays, golds, and blues, this pattern exudes warmth and sophistication. Perfect for animal lovers and kiddos alike, the Farmstead quilt combines a classic farm-inspired feel with a modern touch, making it a heartwarming addition to any home.

 

Featured Quilt: My Little Farm

The My Little Farm pattern is a playful and graphic design featuring barns, barn animals (sheep, chickens, pigs), and leaves that evoke the feel of crops in the field. With its vibrant colors and bold shapes, this pattern offers a modern twist while maintaining a traditional charm. My Little Farm brings a cheerful and contemporary touch to the farmhouse style, making it a fun project to sew with the colorful prints from the Farmstead collection.

 

Featured Quilt: Cherries Jubilee

The Cherries Jubilee pattern is a sweet and charming design that combines a delightful floral blocks with a graphic cherry blocks. Using the soft creams, fresh greens, and vibrant reds from the Farmstead collection, this pattern captures a playful yet elegant vibe. Perfect for adding a pop of color and whimsy to your quilting projects.

 

Cut. Sew. Create.

Stacy Iest Hsu’s Cut. Sew. Create. collection is more than just a set of fun projects—it’s about nurturing intergenerational learning and passing on the love of sewing to the next generation. 

With beginner-friendly panels designed to teach kids how to sew, this collection is perfect for creating memorable moments between parents, grandparents, and children. 

The projects, ranging from simple to more advanced, are ideal for workshops inside quilt shops, offering a wonderful opportunity to engage and inspire young sewers in your community. Available this November, don’t miss the chance to bring these teaching tools to your shop!

Originally launched in 2019, Cut. Sew. Create. has been refreshed with new color trends and a few of Stacy’s best-selling projects from past collections as well as some adorable, fresh designs. 

The Cut. Sew. Create. collection includes a variety of exciting projects, such as zipper bags (don’t worry, Stacy promises zippers aren’t as hard as they seem!), sweet backpacks, and more. One of the highlights is a customizable backpack that comes with 25 patches, allowing kids to make their backpacks truly unique.

 

Shipping in November

Both Farmstead and Cut. Sew. Create. collections will be available in quilt shops this November, just in time for your fall and winter sewing projects. Whether you’re looking to create beautiful farm-inspired quilts or introduce the joy of sewing to the next generation, Stacy Iest Hsu’s new collections have something for everyone. And for quilt shops, these projects are a perfect fit for workshops, helping to bring the community together and inspire creativity. Be sure to reach out to your local shop to order these collections and get ready to sew with Stacy this holiday season!