1970s fabrics
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With a few exceptions such as the Laura Ashleys these are all mainly
poly-cottons and are fairly robust but a 30ºC machine wash will suffice.
Where it's not obvious I've had to guess at the fabric composition
but I've tried to make that clear in the description.
Slightly psychedelic cotton or poly-cotton with pink, green and yellow on white. Best for: cushions, drawstring bags, lavender bags. Also: purses and zipped bags.
St Michael (M&S) large scale design in browns and ochres. Fabric is cotton or poly-cotton in a loose weave. Best for: cushions, placemats.
St Michael (M&S) poly-cotton. Orange, brown, yellow, terracotta on white. Best for: cushions, drawstring bags, purses, zipped bags, lavender bags.
Cotton fabric, possibly St Michael (M&S). Various shades of orange and yellow on white. Bright and pretty. Best for: cushions, drawstring bags, lavender bags, zipped bags and purses.
Poly(?)cotton with white and soft orange blooms on soft faun-y brown. A subtle take on the 70s floral. Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
Poly cotton with shades of yellow, white and ochre. Fun without being brash. Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
St Michael (M&S) poly cotton with shades of yellow, ochre and faun. Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
Soft poly-cotton with shades of yellow, peach and griege. It has a faded quality which I think is integral to the fabric (rather than from age) as it's uniform. Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
A quintessential 70s brown and white floral poly-cotton. Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
I think this is all-cotton. A Morris/Jacobean-inspired print in an unusual but attractive palette of browns and lilacs. Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
Poly-cotton in shades of purple and lilac on white. Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
St Michael (M&S) poly-cotton in shades of lilac and purple. Very vivid - you'll either love it or hate it! I had this pattern in my bedroom when I was little. Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
Soft poly-cotton in shades of magenta, pale pink and lilac. It has a faded quality similar to #7008. Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
St Michael (M&S) pattern in lilacs, greens and blues. Very pretty with subtle colours. Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
Jonelle (John Lewis) curtain fabric in bright blues and green with lilac and buff. Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
Poly-cotton with shades of turquoise. Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
Poly cotton in shades of blue and turquoise with white brush strokes. Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
Crisp cotton-feel poly-cotton in shades of blue and teal on white. This fabric is absolutely pristine as it comes from a previously unopened (shrink-wrapped) set of bedding, complete with labels. Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
100% cotton Laura Ashley fabric in green on white. This belonged to my mother - our whole house was decorated in either Laura Ashley or Sanderson from the early 70s onwards! Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
100% cotton Laura Ashley fabric in white on dark olive green. This belonged to my mother - our whole house was decorated in either Laura Ashley or Sanderson from the early 70s onwards! Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.
100% cotton Laura Ashley Wild Clematis fabric in white on green. This belonged to my mother - our whole house was decorated in either Laura Ashley or Sanderson from the early 70s onwards! Best for: cushions, lavender bags, drawstring bags, zipped bags and purses.