Introducing: Sketchbook 21 by Marcia Derse from Windham Fabrics
🎨 Collection Overview
🎨 Marcia Derse’s Sketchbook 21 – Now at The Quilting Bea!
Bold, painterly, and full of expression, Sketchbook 21 by Marcia Derse for Windham Fabrics captures the spirit of creativity straight from the pages of Marcia’s personal sketchbooks. This just-released collection brings together 26 quilting-weight cotton prints—and The Quilting Bea in Massillon, Ohio has every single bolt in stock!
From abstract dots and hand-drawn stripes to feathered brushstrokes and patchwork-inspired textures, this collection is a dream for modern quilters who love mixing bold color with artistic flair.
🖼️ Swatch Highlights (Cotton Only)
Here are just a few standout prints you'll find in the collection:
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Feather Blue Jay – a dynamic, gestural print in rich indigo and aqua
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Picnic Grounds Multi – layered grids and patchwork in vibrant color
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Paint Pots Squid Ink – organic dot clusters in a deep navy-black blend
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Gems Opal – shimmering pastel jewel tones in faceted shapes
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Tic Tac Tag Canyon – subtle grid textures with a warm terracotta base
Each print feels like a brushstroke in a larger visual story—full of depth, movement, and modern energy.
🧵 Quilt Block Ideas (No Canvas Needed!)
1. Flying Geese Ridge Block
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Use Feather prints for the flying geese triangles
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Anchor them with Ribbons Harvest or Backroad
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Add a pop of color with Gems Opal or Lilypad in the background
2. Modern Nine-Patch
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Alternate Paint Pots Ocean and Squid Ink with solid white or pale gray
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Add Tic Tac Tag Jelly Fish or Desert as subtle connectors
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Perfect for scrap-style layouts or minimalist color stories
3. Patchwork Picnic Quilt
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Make Picnic Grounds Multi the star of large center blocks
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Frame with Ribbons Cloud Drift or Grassy
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Surround with Feather Robin or Pheasant to add texture and depth
4. Improv Log Cabin
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Center blocks with Gems Alabaster, then spiral outward with Feathers, Paint Pots, and Ribbons
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The expressive linework in each fabric will shine in asymmetrical layouts
🎨 Color Play Suggestions
| Fabric Group | Suggested Pairing | Result |
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| Feather + Gems | Feather Blue Jay with Gems Opal | Movement meets sparkle |
| Picnic + Ribbons | Picnic Multi with Ribbons Grassy | Grid meets organic stripe |
| Paint Pots + Tic Tac | Paint Pots Ocean with Tic Tac Tag Jelly Fish | Soft texture with rhythmic dots |
| Feather + Paint Pots | Feather Robin with Squid Ink | Brushy strokes with painterly depth |
✂️ Why You'll Love It
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26 quilting cottons — no canvas, no extra weight—just buttery-soft, Oeko-Tex certified cotton
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A cohesive palette of earthy reds, moody blues, rich greens, and warm neutrals
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Perfect for: modern quilts, art quilts, foundation paper piecing, mini quilts, and stash-building
Swing by The Quilting Bea in Massillon, OH or shop online to get inspired by this full collection. We have all 26 bolts on the shelf—just waiting for your next masterpiece.