Morris & Co - Melsetter in Indigo by May Morris- for Free Spirit - Sold in half yard increments

Immerse your making in the breathtaking artistry of the Arts & Crafts movement with Melsetter in Indigo from The Original Morris & Co. by FreeSpirit Fabrics! Inspired by the magnificent embroidered bed hangings created around 1898 by May Morris (daughter of William Morris) for Kelmscott Manor, this large-scale botanical tapestry design depicts sprawling fruit trees laden with ripening pomegranates, blooming English garden roses, and delicate wildflowers, with songbirds and crested cockatoos perched among winding leafy boughs over a moody, deep indigo-teal night ground.

Ordering Note: This fabric is sold by the half yard. All yardage is cut continuously straight from the bolt. 

Product Details

• Manufacturer / Brand: FreeSpirit Fabrics
• Design House: The Original Morris & Co.
• Designer: May Morris / William Morris & Co.
• Collection: The Classics / Melsetter / Orkney
• Print Name: Melsetter
• SKU: PWWM041.INDIGO
• Colorway: Indigo (Deep Inky Indigo-Teal Ground with Parchment Ivory, Sage, Muted Rose, Terracotta & Golden Tan Accents)
• Scale: Large-scale scenic tapestry repeat (ideal for wholecloth, medallion centers, and statement focal cuts)
• Fiber Content: 100% Premium Designer Quilting Cotton
• Width: 44" / 45" wide

Why We Love It

Melsetter represents the artistic genius of May Morris at the height of her needlework renown! The painterly, tapestry-style illustration honors authentic historical embroidery stitches with incredible shading and organic flow. Its expansive, scenic scale makes every cut unique, while the deep indigo background gives warm terracotta fruits, ivory blooms, and perched birds dramatic visual depth.

Coral and Olive Inspiration

• Quilt Medallions & Focal Panels: Fussy-cut the fruit-laden trees, perched birds, or flowering branches to anchor grand medallion quilts, large-block star centers, or wholecloth wall quilts.
• Boutique Weekenders & Market Bags: Pair with Soft n Stable, antique brass hardware, and ByAnnie zippers to showcase the large scenic tree motif across structured travel bags and everyday totes.
• Statement Home Decor: Sew opulent decorative cushion covers, tailored bench cushions, or table runners that echo English manor needlework.
• Artisan Garment Making: The fine hand and fluid drape of FreeSpirit cotton make it breathtaking for structured kimonos, robes, and tailored vests.

Coral and Olive Note

Coordinate this grand tapestry print with Willow Boughs in Navy, Brer Rabbit in Navy, and Strawberry Thief in Navy to assemble heirloom-worthy project bundles and quilt tops straight from Coral and Olive.