I have a new love in my life and its name is Acufactum. I can’t even remember how I came across this fabric, but I fell in love with it the very first time I saw it.

When I discovered that Willow Cottage Quilt Co does an Acufactum fabric of the month club, I couldn’t wait to sign up. These were some of the December fabrics. There were little houses, wreaths, and little birds. I loved the tiny pieces of holly. I’m not sure if the art for the fabric was made with watercolor, but I feel like it must have been. The birds, leaves, and flowers are some of my favorite things to paint.

The first thing I decided to make was the cathedral window quilt. This is something I’ve never done before. When you sign up for the Acufactum club, there are videos with project ideas that you have access to. The cathedral window project was one of those ideas. I loved the step by step instructions.

I have several different sewing machines, but this project was done on my Bernina, 770qe.

Here’s the finished top.

One of the 2024 projects was a Dresden Plate quilt. Again, this was a new project for me. I’ve never done a Dresden Plate. I haven’t put the circle in the middle yet because I can’t decide which fabric I want to use.

I also bought one of the Acufactum books and there are so many cute little star pillows, so I had to make one of those.

For the backing, I used my grandma’s old bedspread that had a few holes in it. I absolutely LOVE the way all of my Acufactum projects are turning out. If these fabrics grab your attention, check out Willow Cottage Quilt Co and join the club. I’d love to see what you make! I need more ideas since the fabrics are coming every month!

These are the fabrics for January. I made my Dresden Plate. I’m making one each month, so I’ll have a whole quilt by the end of the year.

Love, love, love these fabrics. I just got my monthly shipment and it’s sitting on my counter, waiting for me to open it! I can’t wait to see what’s inside!

Happy sewing!