Sunday Stash #377 Outback Wife by Gertrude Made

Outback Wife by Gertrude Made

for Ella Blue Fabrics

Outback Wife is the debut collection of Cathi Bessell-Browne, the hands and heart behind Gertrude Made. Cathi is a dressmaker from rural Western Australia. Cathi's passion is for vintage floral fabrics which she uses to make a selection of unique dresses.

Kirstine in Cream and Blue, and Elaine in Pink - background fabric.

Bindi in Blue, Pink, Purple and Yellow

Inspired by the beautiful floral bark cloth fabrics of the 1940s and 1950s, the details of this collection have been carefully considered to create a range with an authentic vintage voice. The hand-painted floral designs are printed on an exclusive cotton bark cloth base and tell the story of four Australian rural women: Bindi, Kirstine, Elaine, and Mary (click on the links to read the story of these four inspiring women). Outback Wife is an ode to the strength, passion and courage of rural women across Australia.

Mary in Pink, Blue, and Brown. Elaine in Purple - background fabric

Produced in Japan the fabrics are 150cm wide, are lightly textured, a medium to light weight (they are slightly heavier than quilting cotton) with a soft hand and medium drape. The bark cloth fabric is carefully woven to create a vintage feel and the quality of the prints are exceptional. These fabrics are so far from my usual style - and my purchase has raised a few eyebrows with strong reactions, it seems you either love them or ... not - however I am drawn to these and cannot wait to make a quilt with them. There are several more prints that form part of this collection but not shown here today.

Kirstine in Blue and Cream

Kirstine in Blue and Cream

OUTBACK WIFE BY GERTRUDE MADE is now available from:
Stash Fabrics and Fat Quarter bundle also available

Kirstine in Blue and Yarn Dyed Check in Blue

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Enjoy Sunday!
Rita

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