Muted blue-and-cream linen check swatch with fine striped crossing lines

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Colefax and Fowler

Malone Check Old Blue

Name: Malone Check Old Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4518-04

Malone Check Old Blue pairs a misty blue ground with pale neutral striping for a calm, tailored check. The overall effect is soft and airy rather than crisp or high-contrast.

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About this fabric

Woven in 100% linen, this Colefax and Fowler fabric has a dry, natural handle that reads beautifully in the flat, even structure of the check. The repeat is approximately V 23cm / H 20cm, giving the pattern a confident, room-scale presence without feeling oversized. The old blue ground is muted and lightly greyed, while the crossing lines bring in pale cream, taupe and soft beige tones that keep the design understated. At approximately 142cm wide, it is a practical width for upholstery projects as well as lined soft furnishings, and the √CM fire code adds useful specification detail for interiors use.

How to use it

Use it on a simple upholstered armchair or bench where the softened blue can cool warmer woods and brass. It also works well for relaxed curtains or Roman blinds in a room that needs pattern with a quiet, country-house feel.

A cool, muted check that suits tailored upholstery or relaxed curtains.

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Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 100% Linen
Fire code: √CM
Pattern repeat: V 23cm / H 20cm approx
Width: 142cm 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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