Bellflower Mustard

Bellflower Mustard belongs to Wallflower, the Tilda collection that takes a romantic look at the decorative styles of the 1960s and 70s. The print is small and densely packed: pale stems, cream buds and blue bellflowers spread over a warm mustard ground. The maker lists it among the blenders, the linking fabrics meant to sit beside the larger prints.

Thanks to that small scale it works well in little blocks, borders, triangles and linings, and just as nicely for bags, pouches, aprons and doll clothes. It pairs with the caramel and blue tones of the collection's second colour story. Pre-wash the fabric before cutting, so any shrinkage happens before you sew; for long strips, choose one of the larger cuts.