Lifestyle & Inspiration

Step into the world of Liberty and beyond. From the stories behind Liberty fabric collections to inspiring interviews with talented makers, this is your go-to space for creativity, connection, and all things sewing.

Betsy Meadow Oilcloth IKEA inspired bag

Have you ever admired those big, bold IKEA bags that seem to hold absolutely everything? Whether you’re heading to the ...

It’s National Gardening Day 🌼🐝

Today we’re celebrating our love of nature – a huge source of inspiration for many of our sewing kits. Alice’s ...

Alice Caroline Fabric Pop-Up Shops 2026

We’re taking our fabric sale on tour around the UK again this year to spread all the Liberty love. We’ll ...

Janet Clare’s Larking Fabric Collection for Moda — Mudlarking-Inspired Quilting Cotton

Janet Clare’s Larking collection for moda fabrics is inspired by the art of mudlarking — finding china chips along riverbanks ...

Festival of Quilts 2025 — Projects, People and Sewing Inspiration

We had the most wonderful time at the festival of quilts 2025, chatting to customers and catching up with sewing ...

When does Sewing Bee series 11 air?

If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the return of The Great British Sewing Bee 2025, you’re not alone! Like many sewing ...

Celebrating the Women Who Inspire Us — International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women in sewing who make Alice Caroline special — from our all-women team ...

Liberty Lovers Spotlight — Rachel’s English Paper Piecing Journey with Betsy Ann

Meet Rachel from Stitch with Rachel, one of our liberty lovers in the sewing spotlight. Rachel is passionate about English ...

My current to-sew pile! 🪡

🧵 What’s in my to-sew pile? 🧵 Ever since the new SS25 Retold collection arrived in the studio, I haven’t ...

Our Liberty Stars Club is back! ⭐️

Alice’s Liberty Stars Club is the ultimate fabric subscription for all fabric lovers. What’s better than a bit of Liberty ...

6 Motivational Sewing Quotes to Reignite Your Sew-Jo and Craft Inspiration

Lost your sewing mojo? These six motivational sewing quotes are here to reignite your sew-jo and remind you why you ...

Pantone 2025 Colour of the Year Mocha Mousse — Liberty Quilting Fabrics

Pantone’s 2025 colour of the year is Mocha Mousse — a rich, warm brown that fits perfectly into sewing colour ...

Liberty Lovers Spotlight: Karen Sauget

Meet Karen, a Liberty addict and has been collecting and archiving Liberty fabric and swatches for years. How long have ...

Spotlight on Laura Casey from Sew Different — Maker Interview and Pattern Designer

We’re thrilled to spotlight Laura Casey from Sew Different in this maker interview. Laura is an indie pattern designer known ...

Liberty Lovers Spotlight: Tracy in Tresco!

Meet Tracy, a passionate sewist with a love for vibrant colours. With a background in fashion and textiles, she has ...

UK Fabric Sale Van Tour — Liberty Pop-Up in North England, October 2024

Our UK fabric sale tour is back on the road! This travelling quilting sale brings Liberty Tana Lawn, remnants, bundles, ...

Liberty Lovers Spotlight: Madeline Bonner

Madeline Bonner is a UK-based teacher and maker with a passion for colour, pattern, and English Paper Piecing. A member ...

The Importance of Sewing Communities — The Lewes Sewing Bees Share Their Story

Sewing communities and craft networks are a valuable way of combating loneliness and building lasting friendships. We spoke to the ...

Fabric Sale Event | 2nd March

⭐️ We’re having a fabric sale! ⭐️ If you’re local, or happen to be visiting the area – this is ...

Festival of Quilts 2023 Round Up — Highlights from This Top UK Sewing Event

Festival of Quilts 2023 was a brilliant sewing event and quilting exhibition at the NEC. Our stand featured the Hera ...

Liberty and The Arts and Crafts Movement

Liberty & The Arts and Crafts Movement

Liberty was a key part of the development of the Arts and Crafts movement which spanned from 1880 to 1920. ...