William Morris fabrics

I received an email yesterday from Kona Bay Fabrics showing their latest catalogue. Well it looks like they might be smitten by William Morris as well! Check out these beautiful new designs appropriately called 'Acanthus'............what a gorgeous background fabric for some William Morris appliqué...........

And for the borders...............

Many years ago I received the most amazing gift from a fellow Morris devotee who sadly passed away long before she should have. She left me the most amazing book that is out of print and full of black and white images of most of William Morris's work. Now that Heather is no longer with us I am grateful that I kept the little note she popped inside the book...........

 And here is the gorgeous image from the book of that wonderful 'Acanthus' design.......

Now it just wouldn't be right for me to be talking of new fabrics and not mentioning Jason Yenter from In the Beginning Fabrics and our latest collection 'Dear William'!! I have finally received my own stash of fabrics and I think a shirt is first on the list made with this print.......

I can't really explain what it is like to see my drawings turned into fabric but I do know I never cease to be thrilled with it all and so honoured to be able to do it........

And of course some of William Morris's drawings as well.......

It doesn't always go to plan though and the border I designed below just didn't work for Jason....a few hours of drawing but it might be turned into appliqué one day!

I hope things are working out for you whatever you might be doing - enjoy xx