Stacy Peterson’s Market Days collection—a line inspired by vendor stalls, fresh produce, and community energy. These vibrant prints capture movement, texture, and a sense of place, making them perfect for projects that feel both lively and grounded.
Market Days features bold florals, leafy motifs, small scale patterns, and painterly touches that bring vibrancy to every stitch. Whether you’re piecing a quilt, stitching accessories, or crafting décor, this collection has something for every maker’s vision.
Why Market Days Sings
What sets Market Days apart is its liveliness. The prints feel simultaneously structured and whimsical, with motifs that read beautifully at both small and large scale. The color palette is fresh and versatile—ideal for mixing with solids, low-volumes, and complementary lines.
For Artistic Quilters, this collection offers the chance to bring a slice of market freshness to your sewing projects.
Ways to Use the Market Days Collection
1. Quilts That Pop
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Feature Fabrics: Let florals or leafy prints serve as focal elements in blocks or medallion centers.
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Contrast with Basics: Use solids or tone-on-tone prints to let the busy motifs shine.
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Sampler Quilts: Incorporate smaller Market Days prints into sampler layouts for cohesion without visual overload.
2. Home Décor with Fresh Appeal
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Accent Pillows: Combine coordinating prints to enliven your living room or sewing space.
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Table Runners & Placemats: Showcase the florals on tabletops; pair with simple linens to highlight prints.
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Wall Quilts: Create market-themed wall hangings for kitchens or dining areas—a visual nod to garden bounty.
3. Bags, Totes & Accessories
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Market Bags: Use the collection’s namesake motif to craft a reusable market tote—best use ever!
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Zipper Pouches & Cosmetic Bags: Small prints are ideal for compact pieces.
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Crossbody Slings & Wallets: Combine prints for accent panels and base structure.
4. Creative Kits & Project Swaps
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Swap Into Existing Kits: Replace a kit’s fabric with Market Days prints for a fresh look.
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Community Workshops: Use fabrics for quilting club projects to foster color confidence and fun.
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Gift Quilts & Practical Projects: Sew utility quilts or lunch bags that feel playful yet functional.
Tips for Working with This Line
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Scale Mixing: Pair large florals with small motifs or dots to balance visual interest.
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Border Strategy: Use leafy or linear prints as borders to frame more dramatic designs.
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Color Flow: Use lighter prints near the center and gradually darken toward edges for visual depth.
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Test Layouts Digitally: Before cutting, use a grid or design wall to preview combinations.
Why You’ll Reach for Market Days Again
Because Market Days feels alive. It gives your creations visual movement and joy—perfect for makers who want both utility and artistry in their sewing. Whether it’s a quilt for everyday warmth, a tote for errands, or pillows that brighten a space, these fabrics bring garden energy to your hands.
Until our next project,
Keep Blooming with Creativity, Artistic Quilters!
— The AQWC Team
