Powder blue linen fabric with trailing florals and butterflies in soft green and yellow

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Colefax and Fowler

Honeysuckle Old Blue

Name: Honeysuckle Old Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4833-01

Ashdown FabricF4833-01

Honeysuckle Old Blue has a pale powder-blue ground that gives the trailing florals and butterflies a light, airy feel. The design reads fresh and softly vintage rather than bright or crisp.

soft powder blue floral medium relaxed both

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See this fabric on Colefax and Fowler's own site, then order it through us.

About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, this fabric has the natural, slightly slubbed look you expect from linen and a relaxed handle suited to decorative upholstery or drapery. The pattern repeats at approximately 41cm vertically and 129cm horizontally, creating a generous trail of flowers and butterflies across the width. In this Old Blue colourway, the ground is cool and muted, allowing the green foliage, buttery petals and delicate pale blossoms to stand out without feeling heavy. The overall effect is tranquil and airy, with enough visual movement to bring a room to life while still feeling soft and elegant.

How to use it

Use it for upholstered accent chairs, loose covers or curtains where the soft blue ground can brighten a room without overpowering it. It pairs especially well with chalky whites, faded greens and weathered woods.

A gentle blue ground that lets the airy floral trail feel fresh and quietly elegant.

Colefax and Fowler Ashdown Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 100% Linen
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 41cm / H 129cm approx
Width: 129cm approx

Specification as published by Colefax and Fowler. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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