Sale! Benedictus Flower Strip by Victoria and Albert Museum of London for Rowan Fabrics

A little bit of a history lesson now dear fellow Thread Heads!

This beautiful, unique abstract print was designed by the V&A Museum in London for Rowan Fabrics as part of a collection highlighting the Art Deco designs of an often overlooked, but important French designer of the era, Edouard Benedictus.  Yup, I needed to look him up, too, and I thought I knew quite a bit about designers of that style!

Benedictus was a chemist and painter who became interested in art and design as part of his love for Art Nouveau.  His tastes evolved as he embraced Art Deco and Cubism and he became renowned for his floral motifs associated with the style.  His work was prominently displayed at the Pavillion de l’Ambassade Francaise in the Exposition des Arts Decoratifs in Paris in 1925, which brought Art Deco to the world stage and shook up the art movement of the day.  He went on to design textiles and wallpaper prints until his death in 1930.   

And just as a side note, this guy also invented safety glass as part of his work as a chemist! 

Ok, so back to the fabric itself.  This beautiful abstract floral would work so well used for a bag, cushions or other home decor projects.  The quilter in me sees this as something perfect for sashings, borders or fussy cut for cornerstones or English Paper Piecing hexies.  

Manufacturer’s washing instructions:  Machine wash separately in cold water.  Tumble dry low or line dry.  Warm iron.  Do not bleach.  Do not dry clean.

Thread Head Fabrics recommends you pre-wash your fabrics before you start your sewing projects as cotton fabric will shrink slightly when washed.