Pimpernel Deep Blue Large quilting cotton fabric – draped close-up with a ruler showing true print scale

Deep Blue William Morris Pimpernel Quilting Cotton, Large Scale – Floral Fabric by the Yard

$21.99 USD

Colorway : Deep Blue Large (6 colorways)

Deep Blue William Morris Pimpernel quilting cotton — deep blue, sage and off-white in a large-scale repeat for borders, backing and big blocks.

Bring timeless Arts and Crafts beauty to your quilts with William Morris Pimpernel quilting cotton — Morris’s beloved 1876 design of flowing tulips, curling leaves and intricate vines, recolored in fresh palettes for modern quilters.

Pimpernel makes a stunning focal fabric for patchwork, borders and quilt backs, and pairs beautifully with stripes, ginghams and small-scale blenders.

Fabric details

100% cotton quilting fabric, plain weave, 4.3 oz per square yard (145 gsm)
Country of origin: made in USA of fabric woven in Indonesia. Digitally printed in the USA with non-toxic, water-based inks; the back of the fabric is unprinted
Classic William Morris Pimpernel floral repeat
42 in printed width; white selvage margins are in addition to the printed area
One yard = 36 × 42 in. Fat quarter = 21 × 18 in. Multiple yards arrive as one continuous length
Estimated shrinkage: 2–3% in length, 4–5% in width
Printed to order; ships in 5–7 business days

Quick answers

Is this the original Morris design? Yes. Pimpernel was designed by William Morris in 1876; these are our own recolored versions of the public-domain pattern.

Perfect for:

Cottage, grandmillennial and English country quilts
Quilt borders and backing
Pillow covers, table linens and bags
Arts and Crafts–inspired home decor

Prewash before cutting, especially if you’re mixing it with other fabrics. Expect about 2–3% shrinkage in length and 4–5% in width.

Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent. No bleach.

Tumble dry low or line dry.

Iron on the cotton setting, on the reverse side.

For a finished quilt, add a color catcher to the first wash.

Every order is printed just for you and ships in 5-7 business days. You’ll get a tracking email when it’s on its way.

US shipping is a flat $5.99, and free on orders of $75 or more.

International shipping is a flat $15.99.

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery.

If your fabric arrives misprinted or damaged, contact us and we will work with you to make it right.