In honor of the forthcoming Minions movie (to be released in July 2015), Quilting Treasures recently introduced its Despicable Me-1 in a Minion. The collection features various versions of the lovable, Twinkie-like creatures, including a “Tossed Minions” print, “Geo Blenders,” “Graphic Set Minions,” panel prints, and—our personal favorite—the “Bello Minions” print.

As other current children’s cartoon characters go, customers have countless options in licensed fabrics, including Quilting Treasures Thomas the Train-Fast Friends!, their Lalaloopsy-Cute as a Button, and David Textiles’ Paw Patrol collection (available June 2015). And Robert Kaufman begins shipping its Pokémon collection—based on the longtime cartoon, video-, and trading-card-game characters—in May.

Book-loving kiddos (and nostalgic adults) have plenty of reason to celebrate with the release of several children’s-lit-inspired collections in the last year.

Camelot Fabrics’ Paddington Bear collection features playful depictions of the friendly—and, often, unintentionally mischievous—character, first introduced to readers in 1958. Prints include “Making a Mess,” “Toile,” “Tonal Paddington,” “Tiles,” and “Wandering Bear,” all of which remain true to the original illustrations of the marmalade-enthusiast in a duffle coat.

On the super-sweet side, Clothworks’ Guess How Much I Love You™ collection (available in summer 2015) includes images from the darling children’s book by Sam McBratney, and illustrated by Anita Jeram. Several prints of “Big” and “Little” Nutbrown Hare are complimented by small prints and polka dots, and the collection includes both cotton and flannel fabrics.