Saturday 9th July 2011, 10.01
As part of the Liberty Rocks collection, Critically acclaimed singer Florence Welch of ‘Florence and the Machine’ visited our archives to select two of her favorite designs. She loved Dancing Ladies, a traditional floral with figures reminiscent of Indian Miniatures. This style was previously popular in the 1920s and 30s.
The second print Florence chose reflects her love of vintage clothing. Grace is a hand drawn lace print dating back to the 19th century. Both prints have been brought back specially for this season’s collection, we hope you like them!
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Thursday 7th July 2011, 17.42
This season Liberty Rocks! The Liberty Fabrics team has taken inspiration from great British music and rock’n'roll, from flower power anthems of the 1970s to 1950s rock and blues, 1990s acid house and the Brit-pop movement.
For collaborative prints they worked with the likes of Florence Welch and Graham Coxon as well as Storm Thorgerson, who was responsible for Pink Floyd’s iconic ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ cover.
Other prints have been influenced by song lyrics, with colour palettes drawn from vintage album covers. This season also marks the very first digital Liberty Prints, a collection of seven designs including one by award winning photographer Jill Furmanovsky.
The collection is available in Tana Lawn, Lantana Wool, Lilestone Wool, Crepe de Chine, Georgette, Poplin, Silk Satin and Jersey. Prices from £19.95 per metre. Full selection is available in store with Tana Lawn available online.
Read more about the collection
Shop Liberty Rocks! Autumn Winter Liberty Art Fabrics Collection Online
As an extra special treat we thought we’d share with you this behind-the-scenes look at award winning musician Edwyn Collins’s Ornithology print. In 2005 Edwyn suffered a severe cerebral haemorrhage. During his six month rehabilitation he drew a bird every day, each of which has been used by the Liberty Fabrics Team in this remarkable print. The design created pays homage to Collins’ dedication, like a sketchbook on fabric complete with names of birds and dates when they were drawn.
The image below shows Edwyn’s original illustrations on the left, and a swatch of the final Liberty Art Fabric on the right, available in four different colourways.
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Friday 24th June 2011, 14.58
If you like Liberty Art Fabrics as much as we do then you’ll love Sew Liberty. Join our club and we’ll keep you updated about brand new fabric collections as well as Liberty Stitch events and workshops. We offer everything from basic learn to sew classes to patchwork, crochet and millinery. Let our experts educate and inspire you, and you’ll be creating unique handmade gifts and accessories in no time – plus our renowned haberdashery has all you’ll need for exciting crafting endeavors.
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Friday 24th June 2011, 10.45
We’re seeing red, and have been driven to distraction by this stunning Alexander McQueen dress. That enticing scarlet hue, that figure enhancing cut, that oh so clever two-piece illusion – where do we begin?
Shop new season Alexander McQueen
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Monday 20th June 2011, 17.43
If Liberty makes the prettiest cotton in the world, who makes the prettiest clothes? You do! For the first time we’re publishing our own book of inspirational home sewing projects. Designer Lucinda Ganderton has showcased some of our favourite Liberty Art Fabrics in this sumptuous how-to guide which is divided into three chapters – Essential, Organisation and Luxury. Highlights include shopping bags, elegant cushions, kimonos, bean bags and throws.
The Liberty Book of Home Sewing is due for release in October, but we’ve got a sneaky preview just for you, our lovely readers…
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