Bellflower Thristle

Bellflower Thristle belongs to Wallflower, the Tilda collection that gives a romantic twist to the decorative styles of the 1960s and 70s. The print is small and densely packed: pink and orange bellflowers scattered among slender lilac vines and dots on a purple ground. A design like this is a classic blender, the kind that holds the larger prints of a quilt together without stealing the show.

It works well in small patchwork pieces, borders and backings, and just as nicely for Tilda dolls and animals, pouches, cushion covers and bag linings. In block projects, pair it with solids from the same colour family. Pre-wash the fabric before cutting, so that the slight shrinkage happens before you sew.