Pale blue floral stripe on ivory linen fabric swatch

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Colefax and Fowler

Alys Old Blue

Leonora FabricF4656-01

Alys Old Blue pairs a pale, powdery blue stripe with a softly drawn floral trail on a warm ivory linen ground. The result is airy and refined, with a fresh but quietly antique feel.

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About this fabric

This fabric is made from 100% linen and has an approximate width of 132cm, with a vertical repeat of 16cm and a horizontal repeat of 66cm. In this colourway, the stripe reads as a cool, misty blue rather than a strong denim or navy, so the design feels light and softly weathered. The narrow ground stripes keep the cloth looking tailored, while the floral bands bring a delicate decorative rhythm without overpowering the base cloth. It is a useful choice when you want pattern on linen but prefer something restrained and fresh rather than bold.

How to use it

Use Alys Old Blue on Roman blinds, café curtains, or a slim upholstered accent chair where the pale blue stripe can lift a neutral room. It sits neatly with chalk whites, limestone, and faded oak, and also softens deeper navy or sage schemes.

A calm linen stripe that works beautifully on tailored blinds, relaxed curtains, or a smart occasional chair.

Colefax and Fowler Leonora Fabric

Specification

Composition: 100% Linen
Width: 132cm approx
Pattern repeat: V 16cm / H 66cm approx
Fire code: √BM
Care code: Q 8 + T 3

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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Paint that goes with it

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