Sparkly vampires are officially vintage. Twilight is turning twenty, the movies are sliding back into theaters, and our sewing rooms are about to smell like wet moss, warm cedar, and freshly unboxed zippers. If you’re feeling even a little Twi-hardcore, this is your cue to stitch the saga—bookish, moody, and a little dramatic—using our Werewolves & Vampires designs and Book Lovers Panels.
Why our prints look like the movies (on purpose)
The films each have a signature “filter,” and yes—we built our fabrics to echo them so your makes read cinematic without any guesswork:
Twilight (2008): cool blue-green cast, rain-washed greens, soft desaturation → think misty evergreens and moonlit skin.
New Moon: warmer golds and terracotta (hello, Italy) against muted Forks tones → sunset cliffs, ember reds.
COMING SOON!
Eclipse: steelier blues and higher contrast → stormy skies, brushed metal hardware.
Breaking Dawn: romantic neutrals with luminous whites and deep cherry moments → ceremony-ready glam.
That palette DNA shows up across the line—cool teals and spruce for the “Forks” vibe, ember oranges for the beach at golden hour, parchment neutrals for romance, and just enough cranberry to whisper “immortal.”
Check out @prettycandypincompany for acrylic filters for each of the movies.
The Bookish Bits (aka: what to sew first)
Panels + bags are a love story. These projects let your Book Lovers Panels do the talking while the coordinates play backup vocals.
Feature-Panel Totes
Pattern picks: Siah Sidekick (Linds Handmade) for an on-the-go panel star; Marie A Crossbody (Cocotte & Co Creations) when you want a sleek, giftable silhouette.
Fabric recipe: Panel exterior, rain-washed cord for the body, plaid straps/binding. Antique brass or gunmetal hardware, depending on Team Wolf vs Team Vampire.
Everyday Crossbodies
Pattern picks: Dianne Crossbody (Evergreen Threads) and the Sling Bag (Kandou Patterns) show off small-scale prints and look chef’s kiss with a plaid lining.
Fabric recipe: Moody exterior (cool teal/charcoal), pop of cranberry zipper tape, plaid card pockets inside.
Statement Backpacks
Pattern pick: Luna Backpack (Stitches by Christy).
Fabric recipe: Hero print flap (stormy blue or sunset cliff), solid/near-solid body for balance, tonal straps. Add a charm or house tag if you’re crossing universes.
Wallets & Reader Bundles
Make: a Zip Around Town Wallet (Dog Under My Desk), matching book sleeve, and mini pouch. (Join me and April from @tis.sew.sweet on Sept 20th at 5 pm EST on YouTube to sew it with us!)
Fabric recipe: Exterior in wolf-warm browns or vamp-cool charcoals; panel peek inside; nickel pulls for cool palettes, antique brass for warm.
Quick color cheat sheet
Team Vampire: charcoal, pewter, cranberry; hardware in gunmetal or nickel.
Team Werewolf: cedar, ember, moss; hardware in antique brass or copper.
Neutral truce: spruce + cream + blackberry; hardware in matte black.
Bases that behave: canvas/twill for structure, sateen for a soft wallet sheen, poplin for linings and pockets. (If you’re new to our bases, a sample pack saves second-guessing later.)
Mix-and-Match Combos (cut once, look cinematic)
Rainy teal exterior + plaid binding + gunmetal = “it’s always overcast in Forks” perfection.
Ember cliff print + cedar straps + copper rivets = wolf-pack weekender energy.
Forks-map collage + cream trim + antique brass = nostalgia tote that pairs with everything.
Ready to stitch the saga?
Grab your favorite Werewolves & Vampires prints and Book Lovers Panels, pick a pattern above, and build a palette that matches your team (Sparkle or Snarl—no judgment). Then show us! Tag @thunderbirdfarmpa so we can cheer on your fabric pulls and finished makes.
See you in the sewing room—and at the movies. 🐺🦇📚
2 comments
I’m really looking forward to the other book prints that are coming! This collection is gorgeous and your creative eye for aesthetic combo elements is so good!! So many creative suggestions in one spot! 🥰
I’m so excited you’re doing Eclipse and Breaking Dawn too!!