The Colonies Anniversary Collection 1830–1875

The Colonies Anniversary Collection 1830–1875 by Windham Fabrics

From Margo’s stash comes this charming and hard-to-find reproduction print, full of the quiet elegance that makes mid-19th century fabrics so enduringly popular with quilters.

Set on a rich plum ground, this fabric features a delicate allover vine with tiny budding florals, overlaid with a neat geometric lattice of dotted sprays. Scattered throughout are small stylized leaf or clover motifs in soft cream and black, adding just the right touch of contrast and movement. The scale is wonderfully versatile—small enough for piecing, yet distinctive enough to stand out in blocks and borders.

The Colonies Anniversary Collection 1830–1875 by Windham Fabrics, placing it firmly within the Civil War-era reproduction tradition. It reflects the types of printed cottons that became widely available as industrial textile production expanded, bringing intricate designs like this into everyday use.