Offering a splendid array of cloth that captures the imagination of makers from around the world, one quintessentially British brand has made the pursuit of beauty their passion. Founded by Arthur Liberty, who opened his famed London emporium almost 150 years ago, Liberty is renowned for producing fabric of exceptional quality and boasts a legendary history that celebrates the art of handcrafted creations.
Patterns for Liberty’s floral prints are hand-drawn by a team that takes inspiration from art, culture, and an archive extending back to the nineteenth century and containing more than 45,000 designs. The playful motifs are perfect for embellishing dinner napkins, stitching pillow covers, or piecing heirloom-worthy quilts. Even the smallest scraps can be utilized, turning a pincushion into a miniature work of art.
Treasured for being soft to the touch and offering timeless appeal, flower-strewn prints from Liberty can be stitched into fresh summer frocks that lend themselves perfectly to both youthful romps across the lawn and more momentous occasions.
For those in search of a simpler craft, cloth can be fashioned into keepsakes, such as Little Flower Fabric lavender sachets that can be used to scent stored linens.
Wrapping items in a petaled print and accentuating the offering with a bow sewn in contrasting hues adds a special flourish. Recipients are certain to treasure these tokens, and those who prize craftsmanship will take extra delight in goods that possess such a lovely legacy.
Photography Stephanie Welbourne Steele
Styling Sidney Bragiel
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