Fall Folktale Fabric by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics

Fall Folktale Fabric by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics

Fall Folktale by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics captures the warmth, richness, and playful personality of autumn. This beautifully illustrated collection combines pumpkins, falling leaves, berries, autumn flowers, black cats, owls, crows, and moths in a striking palette of pumpkin orange, rust, brick red, golden yellow, mossy green, cream, and midnight black.

Deb Strain's hand-painted artwork gives Fall Folktale a distinctive folk-art character, making it equally appealing for traditional harvest quilts and whimsical Halloween projects.

With coordinating yardage, two illustrated fabric panels, and five popular Moda precut formats, Fall Folktale offers wonderful possibilities for quilts, table runners, wall hangings, pillows, and seasonal home décor.

Hand-Painted Autumn Fabric by Deb Strain

Deb Strain has been designing fabric for Moda Fabrics since 1996 and has created more than 100 collections. A former art teacher, Deb continues to draw and paint her fabric designs by hand.

Her artistic approach is especially evident in Fall Folktale. Decorative pumpkins feature intricate details, autumn leaves and flowers are richly illustrated, and woodland creatures bring a delightful touch of personality to the collection.

The result is a fabric collection that feels like a celebration of autumn artwork as much as a coordinated assortment of quilting cotton.

Explore more Deb Strain Fabrics and discover additional Moda Fabrics at Shabby Fabrics.

Rich Autumn Colors in Fall Folktale Fabric

Fall Folktale features the beautiful saturated colors that make autumn quilting so appealing.

Warm pumpkin orange, rust, brick red, golden yellow, and mossy green create a classic harvest palette. Cream provides lighter contrast, while midnight black introduces drama and depth.

Touches of blue-green add another dimension to the collection, creating interesting combinations with the traditional oranges and reds.

These colors work beautifully together in patchwork quilts, seasonal table runners, decorative pillows, and handmade gifts.

For a lighter harvest look, combine cream, pumpkin, and golden yellow. For a more dramatic Halloween project, introduce the midnight black prints alongside orange and rust.

Pumpkins, Falling Leaves, and Harvest Florals

Decorative Pumpkin Fabrics

Pumpkins are among the most distinctive motifs in Fall Folktale.

Deb Strain's beautifully detailed illustrations transform familiar autumn pumpkins into decorative folk-art designs surrounded by flowers, leaves, and other seasonal elements.

These prints are wonderful for fall quilts, harvest table runners, kitchen accessories, and seasonal wall hangings.

Autumn Leaves and Botanical Prints

Fall Folktale also features falling leaves, berries, stems, flowers, and coordinating botanical designs.

The collection includes both larger illustrated prints and smaller tossed motifs, allowing quilters to balance focal fabrics with useful coordinates.

These prints are especially appealing for traditional patchwork, borders, bindings, and projects that celebrate the beauty of the harvest season.

Tonal and Small-Scale Autumn Coordinates

Subtle pumpkin outlines, tonal leaves, and smaller tossed prints provide quieter fabrics that complement the collection's more detailed artwork.

Use these coordinates for quilt backgrounds, sashing, pieced blocks, borders, and bindings.

Their smaller scale also makes them useful in projects where large illustrated motifs would lose detail when cut into narrow strips or small squares.

Black Cats, Owls, Crows, and Halloween Fabrics

Fall Folktale brings a playful Halloween personality to traditional autumn quilting.

Black cats, owls, crows, and moths appear among the collection's pumpkins, flowers, leaves, and botanical details.

Deb Strain's folk-art illustrations create a whimsical look that is festive without relying entirely on traditional spooky imagery.

The dramatic midnight black fabrics are particularly beautiful when combined with the collection's pumpkin oranges, brick reds, and golden yellows.

Use these prints for Halloween quilts, wall hangings, table runners, pillows, and other seasonal projects.

Because Fall Folktale also features traditional harvest motifs, many projects can remain on display throughout the autumn season.

Fall Folktale Fabric Panels by Deb Strain

Fall Folktale includes two beautiful illustrated fabric panels, each measuring approximately 24" x 44".

The panels feature coordinating folk-art motifs, including pumpkins, a black cat, an owl, a crow, a moth, and decorative autumn botanicals.

Individual motifs have a suggested block size of approximately 9" x 9", providing opportunities to incorporate the illustrations into quilts and smaller seasonal projects.

Fall Folktale Cloud Panel — 56236-11

The Fall Folktale Cloud Panel features Deb Strain's colorful autumn illustrations against a light cream background.

The lighter ground beautifully highlights the collection's warm oranges, reds, greens, and golden tones.

This panel is especially appealing for traditional harvest quilts, Thanksgiving decorations, table décor, and autumn wall hangings.

Surround the illustrated motifs with coordinating Fall Folktale yardage or patchwork blocks for a cohesive seasonal project.

Fall Folktale Midnight Panel — 56236-17

The Fall Folktale Midnight Panel features coordinating autumn illustrations against a dramatic black background.

The deep midnight color creates striking contrast with the bright pumpkins, colorful flowers, autumn leaves, and whimsical Halloween motifs.

Choose this panel for a bold Halloween quilt, wall hanging, decorative pillow, or other project where the illustrated artwork can become the focal point.

What Can You Make with Fall Folktale Fabric Panels?

The individual panel motifs offer wonderful creative possibilities.

Use them as focal blocks in a quilt, incorporate them into seasonal wall hangings, or create smaller projects such as hot pads, trivets, table toppers, and decorative accessories.

The Cloud Panel is especially suited to a lighter harvest aesthetic, while the Midnight Panel creates a dramatic Halloween-inspired look.

Pair either panel with coordinating Fall Folktale precuts or yardage for borders, pieced blocks, and finishing details.

Shop Fall Folktale Precuts at Shabby Fabrics

Discover Fall Folktale precuts by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics, available for advance reservation in five popular formats.

Each assortment brings together coordinating fabrics from the collection, making it easy to create quilts and seasonal projects featuring Fall Folktale's rich autumn colors and beautiful hand-painted designs.

Fall Folktale Fat Quarter Bundle

The Fall Folktale Fat Quarter Bundle by Deb Strain includes 21 coordinating Fat Quarters plus a fabric panel.

This bundle is a wonderful choice for quilters who want to enjoy a broad selection of Fall Folktale prints, including pumpkins, autumn leaves, florals, Halloween motifs, and coordinating fabrics.

The Fat Quarters provide flexibility for traditional patchwork blocks, appliqué, borders, and seasonal sewing projects, while the included panel offers additional opportunities for focal designs.

Explore our Fat Quarter Quilt Patterns for project inspiration.

Fall Folktale Jelly Roll

The Fall Folktale Jelly Roll by Deb Strain includes 40 coordinating fabric strips measuring 2½" x 44".

Jelly Rolls are ideal for strip-pieced quilts, log cabin blocks, rail fence designs, and other precut-friendly projects.

The coordinated strips make it easy to distribute Fall Folktale's cream, pumpkin, rust, red, green, and black fabrics throughout a quilt.

Browse our Jelly Roll Friendly Quilt Patterns for your next autumn project.

Fall Folktale Layer Cake

The Fall Folktale Layer Cake by Deb Strain includes 42 coordinating 10" fabric squares.

Layer Cakes are a wonderful choice for traditional patchwork quilts, star blocks, half-square triangles, and designs that benefit from larger fabric pieces.

The generous square size provides opportunities to showcase Deb Strain's detailed autumn illustrations while keeping fabric preparation simple.

Explore our Layer Cake Friendly Quilt Patterns for inspiration.

Fall Folktale Charm Pack

The Fall Folktale Charm Pack by Deb Strain includes 42 coordinating 5" fabric squares.

Charm Packs are perfect for traditional patchwork quilts, small wall hangings, table toppers, and handmade seasonal gifts.

Combine Fall Folktale's pumpkins, leaves, florals, and coordinating prints to create colorful patchwork with a beautiful harvest palette.

Browse our Charm Pack Quilt Patterns for creative ideas.

Fall Folktale Mini Charm Pack

The Fall Folktale Mini Charm Pack by Deb Strain includes 42 coordinating 2½" fabric squares.

Mini Charm Packs are especially appealing for miniature quilts, pincushions, small table toppers, and projects featuring tiny patchwork pieces.

The collection's small-scale autumn prints and rich coordinating colors work beautifully in miniature patchwork.

Discover our Mini Charm Friendly Quilt Patterns for project inspiration.

Autumn Quilt Patterns and Halloween Sewing Projects

Fall Folktale's combination of traditional harvest imagery and playful Halloween motifs makes it suitable for a wide variety of seasonal projects.

For quilts featuring pumpkins, leaves, flowers, and rich autumn colors, explore our Autumn Patterns & Books.

The collection is also beautiful for Halloween quilts, decorative pillows, wall hangings, table runners, and handmade gifts.

Pair a Fall Folktale Jelly Roll with a strip-friendly quilt pattern, use a Layer Cake for traditional patchwork, or create a special project featuring one of the illustrated fabric panels.

Explore our Quilt Patterns, Table Runner Patterns, and Wall Hanging Patterns for additional inspiration.

Fall Home Décor with Fall Folktale Fabric

Fall Folktale is a beautiful choice for seasonal decorating because its colors and motifs work from early autumn through Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Use the collection for quilts, table runners, placemats, hot pads, trivets, pillows, wall hangings, bags, and other handmade projects.

A table runner featuring pumpkins, flowers, and leaves creates a welcoming harvest look for September and Thanksgiving.

A wall hanging or pillow featuring the Midnight Panel introduces a dramatic Halloween accent.

Combine the collection's lighter cream prints with orange and gold for a traditional fall palette, or add black and rust for a richer seasonal statement.

Deb Strain Fabric Collections for Moda Fabrics

Deb Strain is one of Moda Fabrics' longtime designers, recognized for her hand-drawn and hand-painted artwork, detailed illustrations, and beautiful use of color.

A former art teacher, Deb began designing for Moda in 1996 and has created more than 100 fabric collections.

Her designs celebrate a wide variety of themes, including autumn, Christmas, winter, wildlife, nature, patriotic Americana, and everyday quilting.

Fall Folktale showcases her artistic talent through beautifully detailed pumpkins, leaves, flowers, and whimsical Halloween imagery.

Explore our complete selection of Deb Strain Fabrics to discover additional collections.

You can also browse Moda Fabrics for more coordinating quilting cottons and precuts.

Shop and Reserve Fall Folktale Fabric at Shabby Fabrics

Looking for Fall Folktale fabric by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics?

Shabby Fabrics offers coordinating yardage, two illustrated fabric panels, and five popular Moda precut formats.

Choose from the Fat Quarter Bundle with panel, Jelly Roll, Layer Cake, Charm Pack, and Mini Charm Pack to find the perfect starting point for your project.

Fall Folktale is scheduled for a May 2027 release. Select precuts are available for advance reservation, with current availability and estimated shipping information provided on individual product pages.

Whether you're searching for autumn quilting cotton, pumpkin fabric, Halloween fabric, fall fabric panels, or coordinating Moda precuts, discover Fall Folktale at Shabby Fabrics.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fall Folktale Fabric

What is Fall Folktale fabric?

Fall Folktale is an autumn and Halloween quilting fabric collection designed by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics. It features pumpkins, falling leaves, berries, flowers, black cats, owls, crows, and moths in rich seasonal colors.

Who designed Fall Folktale fabric?

Fall Folktale was designed by Deb Strain, a longtime Moda Fabrics designer known for her hand-drawn and hand-painted illustrations.

When will Fall Folktale by Moda Fabrics be released?

Moda Fabrics lists Fall Folktale for May 2027. Visit individual Shabby Fabrics product pages for current availability and estimated arrival information.

Is Fall Folktale an autumn collection or a Halloween collection?

Both. Fall Folktale combines traditional harvest motifs with whimsical Halloween imagery, making it suitable for projects displayed throughout autumn.

What colors are featured in Fall Folktale?

Fall Folktale includes pumpkin orange, rust, brick red, golden yellow, mossy green, cream, midnight black, and complementary blue-green accents.

Does Fall Folktale include pumpkin fabric?

Yes. Fall Folktale features decorative pumpkins, subtle pumpkin outlines, and coordinating autumn prints.

Does Fall Folktale include black cats and owls?

Yes. Black cats, owls, crows, and moths appear among the collection's illustrated seasonal motifs.

Does Fall Folktale include fabric panels?

Yes. The collection includes two illustrated fabric panels measuring approximately 24" x 44": the Cloud Panel and the Midnight Panel.

What is the difference between the Fall Folktale Cloud and Midnight Panels?

The Cloud Panel features the collection's autumn illustrations against a light cream background, while the Midnight Panel uses a dramatic black background.

What can I make with Fall Folktale fabric panels?

The illustrated motifs can be used in quilts, wall hangings, decorative pillows, hot pads, trivets, table toppers, and other seasonal sewing projects.

What Fall Folktale precuts are available?

Shabby Fabrics offers five Fall Folktale precut formats: Fat Quarter Bundles, Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, Charm Packs, and Mini Charm Packs, subject to availability.

What is included in the Fall Folktale Fat Quarter Bundle?

The Fall Folktale Fat Quarter Bundle includes 21 coordinating Fat Quarters plus a fabric panel.

How many strips are included in the Fall Folktale Jelly Roll?

The Fall Folktale Jelly Roll includes 40 coordinating strips measuring 2½" x 44".

How many squares are included in the Fall Folktale Layer Cake?

The Fall Folktale Layer Cake includes 42 coordinating 10" squares.

How many squares are included in the Fall Folktale Charm Pack?

The Fall Folktale Charm Pack includes 42 coordinating 5" squares.

How many squares are included in the Fall Folktale Mini Charm Pack?

The Fall Folktale Mini Charm Pack includes 42 coordinating 2½" squares.

What quilt patterns work well with Fall Folktale?

Fall Folktale works beautifully with traditional patchwork, star quilts, strip-pieced quilts, and seasonal designs. Explore Autumn Patterns & Books and our selection of precut-friendly quilt patterns.

Can Fall Folktale be used for Thanksgiving projects?

Yes. The collection's pumpkins, falling leaves, flowers, and harvest colors make it especially appealing for Thanksgiving table runners, placemats, quilts, and home décor.

Is Fall Folktale suitable for Halloween quilting?

Yes. Its black cats, owls, crows, moths, and dramatic midnight fabrics make it a wonderful choice for Halloween quilts and seasonal projects.

Where can I find more Deb Strain fabric?

Explore Deb Strain Fabrics for Moda at Shabby Fabrics for additional collections and coordinating designs.

Where can I buy or reserve Fall Folktale fabric?

Shop Fall Folktale by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics at Shabby Fabrics. Browse coordinating yardage, fabric panels, Fat Quarter Bundles, Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, Charm Packs, and Mini Charm Packs, with availability and reservation details listed on individual product pages.