Poppie Cotton - Smitten Chicken by Lori Woods

Sweet as a summer strawberry, this cheerful print from Poppie Cotton’s Smitten Chicken collection by Lori Woods sets rows of little white squares inside a bold cherry-red lattice. Each square has a scalloped, postage-stamp edge and holds its own folk-art motif. There are plump strawberries framed by scalloped rings, red daisies with tiny heart centres, and pink blooms with heart-tipped petals. Fresh green leaves and fine dotted “stitching” around every motif give it a charming, handmade look.

The red, pink and white palette has a retro kitchen feel. It’s perfect for aprons, tea towels, pot holders, table runners and tote bags, and lovely for Valentine’s projects, girls’ quilts and cushions. Because the design is laid out in neat squares, it’s a fussy-cutter’s dream. Cut out the motifs for mug rugs, pincushions, I-spy quilts and English paper piecing, or use the fabric whole for a quick quilt with a patchwork look.

This quality quilting cotton is easy to cut, piece and sew. It pairs beautifully with the rest of the Smitten Chicken range, as well as red ginghams, pink spots and crisp white solids.