The first time we saw the Fresh Cottons Collection by Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics, we wanted to take a nice, little nap. Not because we were bored... because we were instantly transported to the front porch of a rose-covered cottage by the seashore, where we swung sleepily in our hammock as a freshly baked apple pie cooled on the window sill. The buttery soft vintage colors and endlessly mixable prints are a magical blend of old and new. Fresh Cottons is absolutely the best name; when grouped together, they create the perfect picture of crisp linens drying in a summer breeze. With their welcoming, garden-fresh look, we thought it was the spot-on fabric choice for a guest room make-over, and we created nine tutorials to freshen up your home. Open the windows and enjoy.

Fresh Cottons Collection , we are officially BFFs.

Fresh Cottons is made up of seven colorways. That's quite a few, but Joanna is all about color and we weren't surprised to see all the beautiful blends. The names themselves conjure up a soothing seascape: Chantilly Cream, Sea Glass, Coral Rose, Custard, Apple Green and Brown Suede. And the prints are a barefoot stroll along the boardwalk: Bouquet, Crisp Rose Linens, Medallion Fleur, Pinafore Skirt, Pillowcase Dreams, Meadow Walk, and Cafe Sprinkles. They all blend together like a favorite family recipe.

Our tutorials are all based on pre-cuts, because our friends at Moda Fabrics gave us a big box of all the pre-cuts available for this collection – from Fat Quarters to Honey Buns. Take a look at our Bella Solids.

A couple notes to remember when working with pre-cuts: they are super handy and save you tons of time cutting, especially for quilting-based projects; they also allow you to sample a wide variety of a collection's patterns and colors. But to get the best use out of pre-cuts, you need to think through your project and do a little math. We've done the math for you here, so don't get panicky. But, spend a little time noodlin' on your own designs. If you're all about sampling, pre-cuts are for you. If you only want certain colorways or prints, you may be better off buying yardage in exactly the lengths you need. One of our favorite sources for pre-cuts is Fat Quarter Shop.

Our Fresh Linens Tutorials, which roll out over the next few days and weeks

Patchwork Euro Pillow Shams Using Charm Pack Squares Euro shams are square, which gives us the perfect platform for a patchwork center made from Charm Pack squares and the coordinating natural and ivory solids. A deep flange and button-up back complete the elegant design.

Layer Cake Round Wedge Pillow This happy little pillow features six patterned wedges on each side. Each pair of wedges is cut from one handy Layer Cake square. A covered button in the center and matching piping all around dishes up a lovely look.

Restful Rose-Banded Pillowcases with Honey Bun Accents We've used this tried-and-true easy pillowcase pattern in a number of incarnations here at S4H. Our Fresh Cottons version mixes a bold rose with a mini rose and brings in a Honey Bun accent strip. Sweet dreams guaranteed.

Braided Jelly Roll Pillow Braided patchwork is moving up the food chain in quilting expertise. We show you how to create two colums of braiding from Jelly Roll strips. A center accent strip with shell buttons adds interest and matches the Dresser Cloth

Apple Green Panel Curtains with Jelly Roll Accents & Tie-Backs Curtains blowing in the breeze are a sure sign of summer. Ours are easy panels with a simple rod pocket. From the Apple Green colorway, we blended a swath of Medallion Fluer with an upper panel and tie-back in Bouquet and a Coral Rose flange accent.

Ruffled Lumbar Pillow from Fat Quarters and Layer Cake The standard rectangular lumbar pillow is romanced with tufted buttons and ruffled edges, creating a soft and subtle member of your guest bed's pillow pile.

Fig Tree Threads' Amelia & Me Sun Hat Although you may not want to get out of bed once this room is complete, we added a pretty project made from Fig Tree's own pattern. This fun, floppy sun hat will keep you cool and stylish as you stroll along the shore.

Queen Quilt Fat Quarter Cut-Up We're quiltin' now, S4H gang! This beautiful queensize quilt is made from cleverly cut Fat Quarters. We used six of Joanna's seven colorways to create our patchwork design. It echos the look of the Pillow Shams above, but on a grand scale.

For More Information on Joanna Figueroa, Fig Tree Quilts, Moda Fabrics, and Fresh Cottons

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