Cornflower blue and black-earth woven blocks forming a compact textured checker grid

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Harlequin

Blocks Cornflower/Black Earth

Name: Blocks Cornflower/Black Earth
Brand: Harlequin
SKU: HAF0473-02

Blocks Cornflower/Black Earth sets cool cornflower-blue blocks against deep black-earth squares in a tightly ordered grid. The close-set design is distinctly graphic, while the woven face gives the edges a softly textured character.

cool cornflower blue geometric medium smart upholstery

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About this fabric

This substantial 731gsm textile features alternating cornflower-blue and near-black earthy blocks, creating a high-contrast checker effect with a cool, slightly softened tone. The compact geometric repeat measures 5cm vertically by 4.5cm horizontally, keeping the pattern crisp and evenly paced across the fabric. With a 141cm usable width and a standard 25m length, it is suited to upholstery cutting. Its 170 threads-per-cm construction gives the surface a dense woven appearance, with subtle tonal variation visible within the blue blocks.

How to use it

Use this cool blue-and-black colourway on a structured armchair, banquette or headboard where its compact grid can act as a tailored focal point. Balance the strong contrast with pale, chalky walls and warm timber accents.

Use the cool cornflower-blue and black-earth grid to bring crisp graphic definition to tailored upholstery.

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Specification

Horizontal repeat: 4.5 cm
Standard length: 25 m
Threads per cm: 170
Usable width: 141 cm
Vertical repeat: 5 cm
Weight: 731 gsm

Specification as published by Harlequin. 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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