New Designers in the RBD Family!

Fran Morgan, nationally known author, designer, teacher, and co-owner of Fabric Café, has been professionally active in the creative industry for over 30 years. Fran spent her first years in the creative industry working with a large needlecraft publishing company.

In January 2001, Fran co-founded Fabric Café, a publishing company in the sewing and quilting industry. She has an upbeat, fun design style that quilters have come to love.

Fran has been featured in numerous quilting magazines and has published over 100 books and dozens of individual patterns for the creative industry.

Growing up in a creative home, Cherry was always surrounded by endless possibilities for crafting and making. She and her mom often got into lots of crafty trouble together, and she is so grateful for those early memories! Cherry started sewing for her dolls at age four, and before long was making her own clothes, dolls, and home décor. Over the years, her love for sewing and other arts and crafts has only deepened, leading her to design fabrics that reflect the joy and creativity she’s always cherished. Cherry lives with her husband and their mini schnauzer in a small town near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she continues to create, inspire, and find the joy of simple, handmade things.

I’m Jennifer Bosworth, a creator, designer, and passionate quilter who finds joy in bringing beautiful quilts and fabric collections to life. With a love for soft cotton fabrics and timeless design, I’ve spent years sharing my passion for quilting, teaching, and inspiring fellow makers. Gardening and nature are a big part of my creative process—there’s something magical about the way flowers bloom, much like the way a quilt comes together, piece by piece. That love for beauty and craftsmanship led me to partner with Riley Blake Designs, where I’m honored to work on fabric collections to inspire makers around the world. Whether through fabric, patterns, or teaching, my goal is to spark creativity and encourage others to make something truly special. -Jennifer

I’m Lily Ashbury, and my passion for fabric design is deeply intertwined with my lifelong love for art and creativity. My journey into the world of quilting and fabric design was inspired by my desire to blend rich, vibrant colors with feminine patterns, creating textiles that evoke warmth and joy. My work as a fabric designer is an expression of my artistic vision, aiming to inspire quilters and crafters to bring their own creative dreams to life.

Drawing from a broad palette of inspirations, my designs are a celebration of the beauty I see in the world around me. Whether it’s the intricate patterns found in nature or the joyful play of colors, each fabric collection I create is a reflection of my personal aesthetic and an invitation to explore the boundless possibilities of quilting.

It’s a joy to be a part of a community that values creativity, craftsmanship, and the joy of making. -Lily

Jessica Chertkōw grew up as the eldest of seven siblings in the farmlands of Southeast Idaho. When she wasn’t helping with chores on her grandparents’ dairy farm, she was diving into her grandmother’s collection of quilting fabrics, exploring patterns, textures, and color combinations. This early exposure ignited her passion for textile design and quilting, cultivating an eye for trends and intricate details.

 With over a decade of experience in commercial illustration and pattern design, Jessica specializes in designing surface patterns that blend utility, beauty, and innovation. Jessica lives in Utah with her son and husband.

Traci Reed is an illustrator and pattern designer who has worked primarily in the scrapbook and stamp industry since 2008. A California-born and raised transplant to East Tennessee, she and her husband have two adult and one nearly-adult kid, 1 rescue dog and 2 rescue cats! Traci loves a good theme and her favorite part of designing is coming up with amazing color palettes. Much of her inspiration comes from everyday life and emotions she wants to evoke with her work.

In addition to paper crafting, Traci enjoys cross stitching, knitting, crocheting and occasionally sewing too! 

Michael Davison is a seasoned quilting professional and respected certified national educator based in Dallas, Texas. With a passion for textiles and a talent for design, Michael’s quilts are known for dynamic use of color and pattern.

Michael designs both fabric and patterns. He is most fascinated with color and contrast while also creating interesting relationships with texture and lines He admires the crafters that lived before him and is inspired by everything from ancient mosaics, marble floors, inlaid wooden boxes, and vintage textiles, to nature itself. Michael’s patterns focus mainly on paper piecing, but not always. His goal in all patterns is to create interesting spaces for quilters to fill with fabrics that excite them.