About Fabric Café

Discover the story of how a mother-daughter duo brought the joy back to quilting.

Fabric Café began with the dream of a mother-daughter duo, Donna Robertson and Fran Morgan, who wanted to share the joy of quilting with others. Their journey started with simple ideas, lots of creativity, and a passion for making quilting fun again. What began as small experiments soon turned into something bigger — inspiring products, easy-to-follow patterns, and a community of quilters who fell in love with the process. From those early days, Fabric Café grew into a name trusted by quilters everywhere.At its core, Fabric Café continues to honor its original mission:putting the fun back in quilting one quilt, one pattern, one quilter at a time.

OUR History

A journey of quilting made simple, from a small idea to a worldwide community.

The Beginning

2001

Fabric Café opened its doors with the launch of Chenille By The Inch®. Introduced at A Nimble Thimble in Tyler, Texas, the product received rave reviews from sewing enthusiasts.

Birth of the 3-Yard Quilt

2008

In an effort to make quilting easier and more affordable, the first 3-yard quilt patterns were introduced. Quilters quickly embraced the idea, making it the top-selling product line.

Going Digital

2020

Fabric Café launched its YouTube channel, sharing tutorials and pattern tips. With two weekly shows, the channel quickly grew into a global quilting resource.

Loved Worldwide

TODAY

With books, patterns, and a thriving YouTube channel, Fabric Café now inspires quilters around the world, staying true to its mission: putting the fun back in quilting.

At the heart of Fabric Café are its founders, Donna Robertson and Fran Morgan. What started as a shared dream soon grew into a business that inspires thousands of quilters today. Fran’s creativity as a fiber artist and Donna’s passion for teaching came together to make quilting easier, more fun, and more accessible for everyone. Together, they designed patterns that remove the stress of complicated math, while keeping the joy of creativity alive. Their journey reflects not only innovation, but also the warmth of family — values that continue to guide Fabric Café to this day.