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Melody Miller

Shop our hand-picked selection of Melody Miller fabric, including her latest collections Stay Gold and Rise and her popular basic Spark! Melody designs for Ruby Star Society, a modern division of Moda.

Ruby Star Founder and Creative Director Melody Miller is a goal-setter, and the big, scary, long-term ones are her favourites. “The hardest part is knowing what I want, but once I’m clear, I go for it.” Those goals pushed her down an entrepreneurial path – one that eventually wound its way toward founding a fabric business.

“I had to advocate for myself starting when I was a kid,” she explains. “My childhood wasn’t easy. If I wanted something, I had to make that happen, and it’s become part of my nature now. I'm just very driven to keep moving forward.” From growing up in the South Carolina Lowcountry and attending Furman University, followed by a time studying industrial design at Pratt Institute in in New York, to a crash course in branding while working at an Atlanta real estate office and endeavors selling curtains and pillows on Etsy, she eventually entered the fabric industry designing for Japanese manufacturer, Kokka.

Then in 2013, she dreamt up the idea of Cotton+Steel, a modern fabric brand that began with collections and collaborations from five diverse female designers – something fresh and new for the industry that no one else had done at the time. For Melody, it was the perfect amalgamation of her past experiences and skills, combining art, illustration, sewing, marketing and branding into one magical, creative venture.

Led by that same intuition, Melody – and the four other founding designers – left Cotton+Steel in Spring 2018, and she began working to form Ruby Star Society. “I had built my dream job. I knew what I could do, and I wasn't ready for it to be over,” Melody says on deciding to create the new brand. And it’s to continue a career path she’s built for herself, sure, but when Melody talks about what she wants for Ruby Star Society, it’s clear that it’s not really about her, but rather, the collection of artists she’s brought together, and the women out in the world they’re creating fabrics for. “Our designers have each grown in really beautiful ways, and I so strongly want this brand to accurately reflect the growth, wisdom, and courage of our artists,” she adds. “In a lot of ways, it's the same job, the same people. But it feels so different…I’ve learned so much, and we're all stronger. It’s been exciting to watch this new vision be realised.”

All of our fabrics are sold by the quarter metre unless clearly stated otherwise. For colour matching advice, please email info@thevillagehaberdashery.co.uk. For swatches please click here.

  • First Light by Ruby Star Society Fat Quarter Bundle - The Village Haberdashery

    First Light by Ruby Star Society Fat Quarter Bundle

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    First Light is a collaborative quilting cotton fabric collection with prints designed by Rashida Coleman-Hale, Kimberly Kight, Alexia Abegg and Me...

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  • Lavender Green Grocer Cotton from Food Group by Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Lavender Green Grocer Cotton from Food Group by Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Lavender Green Grocer Cotton from Food Group by Ruby Star Society

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    Food Group is a collaborative quilting cotton fabric collection with prints designed by Rashida Coleman-Hale, Kimberly Kight, Alexia Abegg and Mel...

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  • Ballet Metallic Floral Lace Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Ballet Metallic Floral Lace Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Ballet Metallic Floral Lace Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society

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    First Light is a collaborative quilting cotton fabric collection with prints designed by Rashida Coleman-Hale, Kimberly Kight, Alexia Abegg and Me...

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  • Parchment Floral Lace Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Parchment Floral Lace Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Parchment Floral Lace Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society

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    First Light is a collaborative quilting cotton fabric collection with prints designed by Rashida Coleman-Hale, Kimberly Kight, Alexia Abegg and Me...

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  • Sunshine Metallic Fruit Flowers Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Sunshine Metallic Fruit Flowers Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Sunshine Metallic Fruit Flowers Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society

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    First Light is a collaborative quilting cotton fabric collection with prints designed by Rashida Coleman-Hale, Kimberly Kight, Alexia Abegg and Me...

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  • Sorbet Fruit Flowers Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Sorbet Fruit Flowers Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Sorbet Fruit Flowers Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society

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    First Light is a collaborative quilting cotton fabric collection with prints designed by Rashida Coleman-Hale, Kimberly Kight, Alexia Abegg and Me...

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  • Ash Metallic Fruit Flowers Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Ash Metallic Fruit Flowers Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Ash Metallic Fruit Flowers Cotton from First Light by Ruby Star Society

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    First Light is a collaborative quilting cotton fabric collection with prints designed by Rashida Coleman-Hale, Kimberly Kight, Alexia Abegg and Me...

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  • Stay Gold Fat Quarter Bundle by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Stay Gold Fat Quarter Bundle by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    This bundle includes seven fat quarters from Melody Miller's newest fabric collection, Stay Gold! This collection is printed on Ruby Star Cotton, a...

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  • Navy New Leaf Rayon from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Navy New Leaf Rayon from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Navy New Leaf Rayon from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    Melody Miller's newest fabric collection is Stay Gold! This collection continues Melody's exploration of florals that she began in Rise. This time ...

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  • Orange Metallic Blossom Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Orange Metallic Blossom Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Orange Metallic Blossom Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    Melody Miller's newest fabric collection is Stay Gold! This collection continues Melody's exploration of florals that she began in Rise. This time ...

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  • Goldenrod Morning Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Goldenrod Morning Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Goldenrod Morning Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    Melody Miller's newest fabric collection is Stay Gold! This collection continues Melody's exploration of florals that she began in Rise. This time ...

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  • Evergreen Metallic Sparkle Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Evergreen Metallic Sparkle Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Evergreen Metallic Sparkle Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    Melody Miller's newest fabric collection is Stay Gold! This collection continues Melody's exploration of florals that she began in Rise. This time ...

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  • Meadow Morning Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Meadow Morning Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Meadow Morning Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    Melody Miller's newest fabric collection is Stay Gold! This collection continues Melody's exploration of florals that she began in Rise. This time ...

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  • Shell Flutter Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Shell Flutter Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Shell Flutter Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    Melody Miller's newest fabric collection is Stay Gold! This collection continues Melody's exploration of florals that she began in Rise. This time ...

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  • Merry New Leaf Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Merry New Leaf Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Merry New Leaf Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    Melody Miller's newest fabric collection is Stay Gold! This collection continues Melody's exploration of florals that she began in Rise. This time ...

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  • Peacock Metallic Shimmer Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Peacock Metallic Shimmer Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Peacock Metallic Shimmer Cotton from Stay Gold by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    Melody Miller's newest fabric collection is Stay Gold! This collection continues Melody's exploration of florals that she began in Rise. This time ...

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  • Evergreen Metallic Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Evergreen Metallic Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Evergreen Metallic Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    Like a polka dot, but better! Spark is a basic featuring a delicate asterisk motif you'll find through Melody's work. Ruby Star Society Basics are ...

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  • Vintage Blue Metallic Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Vintage Blue Metallic Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Vintage Blue Metallic Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    Like a polka dot, but better! Spark is a basic featuring a delicate asterisk motif you'll find through Melody's work. Ruby Star Society Basics are ...

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  • Turquoise Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Turquoise Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Turquoise Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    Like a polka dot, but better! Spark is a basic featuring a delicate asterisk motif you'll find through Melody's work. Ruby Star Society Basics are ...

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  • Shell Metallic Grow Cotton from Rise by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Shell Metallic Grow Cotton from Rise by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
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    Shell Metallic Grow Cotton from Rise by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    This beautiful new fabric from Melody Miller is filled with bright colour! Ruby Star Cotton is a lighter weight quilting cotton that lends itself w...

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  • Shine Double Border Cotton from Rise by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Shine Double Border Cotton from Rise by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
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    Shine Double Border Cotton from Rise by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    Please note this fabric is a double border print meaning the pattern is different at each selvedge and will be therefore the minimum quantity will ...

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  • Shell Bloom Rayon from Rise by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Shell Bloom Rayon from Rise by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    This beautiful fabric is filled with bright colour and drapes really well so is perfect for swishy dresses, blouses and skirts! Collection: Rise De...

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  • Shell Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Shell Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Shell Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    Like a polka dot, but better! Spark is a basic featuring a delicate asterisk motif you'll find through Melody's work. Ruby Star Society Basics are ...

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  • Cayenne Metallic Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery
    Cayenne Metallic Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society - The Village Haberdashery

    Cayenne Metallic Spark Cotton by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society

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    Like a polka dot, but better! Spark is a basic featuring a delicate asterisk motif you'll find through Melody's work. Ruby Star Society Basics are ...

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