Golden winter light warms every detail in Winter’s Tale Natural, turning the forest into a cozy little world of deer, owls, squirrels, mushrooms, holly, and snow-kissed branches. The soft natural background gives the artwork a nostalgic feel, almost like an illustrated page from a treasured woodland tale. Pops of red and green bring cheerful contrast, while the sketched animals keep the print tender and graceful. There is plenty to discover across the design, from tiny evergreens to quiet creatures moving through the snowy setting. This fabric brings warmth, wonder, and gentle storytelling to quilts, home decor, and handmade gifts.

For best results: Machine wash cold with like colors using mild detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble dry.

*Although we do our best to ensure color accuracy in our fabric images, please note that your screen may produce small variances in color, shade, or hue.

Please Note: Fabric is priced by the yard and sold in ¼ yard increments.

In the quiet hush of winter, the Winter Haven fabric collection invites you into a forest where every print feels like a small, secret discovery. Designed by Rachel Rossi for Benartex, this enchanting collection is filled with watchful owls, gentle deer, darting squirrels, delicate botanicals, lace-like motifs, cozy plaids, and red-capped mushrooms peeking through the snow. Its palette adds a peaceful, storybook quality to quilts, home decor, and seasonal sewing projects. Each 100% cotton print measures approximately 44" wide, making the collection a beautiful choice for piecing, borders, bags, stockings, table runners, and keepsake gifts. The designs balance woodland charm with elegant texture, giving sewists plenty of options for mixing focal prints with soft blenders. Whether you are sewing for winter decorating or creating a quilt to enjoy all year long, Winter Haven brings a calm, magical forest feeling to every stitch. There is a lovely stillness woven through this collection, as if the evergreens have gone quiet and the animals are moving gently through fresh snow.

For quilters looking for a little inspiration, there is also a free downloadable Merry Mixer baby size quilt pattern available through Rachel Rossi’s website. This pattern gives you a charming way to showcase the Winter Haven prints while letting the colors and woodland details play together across the quilt top. Baby-size projects are perfect for highlighting favorite motifs, using smaller cuts efficiently, and creating a gift that feels personal without becoming overwhelming. The combination of soft animals, quiet forest textures, and cozy winter colors makes this collection especially sweet for nursery quilts, lap quilts, and handmade keepsakes. From the first cut to the final binding, Winter Haven feels like sewing your way through a peaceful winter story.