Why Modern Burlap Is Made This Way
The thinking behind the pieces
Simple pieces. Considered details.
Modern Burlap began with pieces Samantha wanted for her own family. Scripture was already deeply present in their life. Our black and white palette, cotton fabrics and practical details became one way to make useful things that carried words they already loved.
Here is what we consider, and what to look for when choosing a piece for your own family.
Black and white, with room for color
Black and white has been part of Modern Burlap from the beginning. We love the clarity of a simple pattern and how easily it can move between a nursery, a shared room and the rest of a home.
In the wardrobe, familiar prints and grounded solids make it easier to combine pieces without needing a perfectly matched set. Color is welcome here, too. The goal is a collection that works together, not a rule about how your home or family should look.
A fabric should make sense for its purpose
Lightweight muslin
Muslin is breathable, lightweight and useful in many seasons. It softens with washing and works well for swaddles, blankets and other everyday pieces.
Cotton, chosen by piece
We choose organic cotton where it supports the comfort and everyday use we want from a Modern Burlap design. Materials and certifications vary by product.
The right weight
Weight affects how a fabric feels, drapes, wears and washes. Everyday jersey, thermal pieces, muslin and heavier home textiles have different jobs, so they call for different construction.
The individual product page is the source for exact fiber content, dimensions, certifications and care details. A feature or certification on one piece should not be assumed to apply to the entire shop.
A wardrobe that makes getting dressed simpler
Much of the Modern Burlap wardrobe is unisex and easy to mix. Familiar prints, black and white, and quieter colors help pieces work across siblings and seasons instead of requiring a separate outfit for every item.
Depending on the style, practical details may include tagless construction, two-way zips, button access, fold-over hand covers through 24M, footed or footless options, grippy feet through 24M on select footies, Explorer Back construction, or thermal fabric.
Not every feature appears on every style. Check the listing for the exact garment, then use its fit notes and available measurements rather than assuming all pieces fit alike.
Get help with apparel sizing or browse the organic baby and kids wardrobe.
Scripture belongs in ordinary places
God's Word was already deeply present in Samantha's family life. Modern Burlap became one way to reflect those truths in the familiar places where family life happens: during feeds, getting dressed, praying, gifting and growing up.
A Scripture swaddle may later be displayed as wall art. A doormat can hold words a family wants to see each time they come home. The words are not an afterthought. They are part of why the piece exists.
Made to wear, wash, love, and pass down
We think about how a piece will be used, washed, shared, kept or given. A favorite print can work with the next size in a wardrobe. A swaddle can move from a baby's first days to a place on the wall. A blanket can be chosen for a gift and become part of someone's everyday home.
The aim is simple: pieces that work well in family life and have reasons to stay.
For apparel, that can mean buying what you actually need: one to wear, one to wash, and the next size when a style becomes a family favorite. For swaddles and blankets, usefulness can change over time—from baby days to a stroller, reading corner, keepsake shelf, wall, or another child.
Our designs and the other makers we love
Made by Modern Burlap identifies our own designs. Labels We Love brings together pieces we select from other makers, with the maker identified on each product page.
Materials, sizing and construction are specific to the product and maker. Need a detail before ordering? Ask us about the exact piece.