My Story
I’ve always loved creating. Whether I was designing scrapbook pages, giving old furniture new life with paint and stencils, or filling patio pots with colorful flowers and greenery, making something beautiful has always brought me joy. As the saying goes, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.”
When I retired from teaching mathematics, quilting called my name. (It turns out those years of teaching math come in handy when measuring, cutting, and piecing quilts!) Before long, I was completely captivated by the endless possibilities of beautiful fabrics, color combinations, and creative quilt patterns.
One of the things I love most about quilting is that it’s wonderfully forgiving. Every handmade quilt tells its own story, and those little imperfections are simply reminders that it was created with love. That was especially comforting after I promised to make every one of my grandchildren a throw quilt for Christmas!
As my quilting journey grew, it naturally expanded into appliqué, fabric collage, and designing projects that inspire others to create. Along the way, my husband and I discovered another shared passion—traveling across America and visiting local quilt shops and fabric stores everywhere we go. Every trip introduces us to talented makers, unique fabrics, and fresh ideas that we love bringing home.
After much prayer and excitement, we decided to turn our passion into something we could share with others. That’s how AbFabCottagecore—short for Absolutely Fabulous Cottagecore—was born.
Today, our little shop is filled with carefully curated fabrics, precision-cut precuts, quilt kits, appliqué patterns, DIY projects, and creative inspiration gathered from our travels and our own sewing room. We believe beautiful projects begin with beautiful fabrics, and we’re passionate about helping makers of every skill level create something they’ll treasure.
Whether you’re making your very first quilt, sewing a thoughtful handmade gift, or adding to a lifetime of quilting memories, we’re so glad you’re here. We hope you’ll visit often to discover what’s new, find inspiration, and enjoy the wonderful journey of creating art with fabric.
Welcome to AbFabCottagecore—where quilts begin with the perfect precuts, and every stitch tells a story.