A little bit whimsical, a little bit retro, and wonderfully colorful, Happiness by Pippa Shaw for FIGO Fabrics is exactly what its name suggests. This Pompom Dahlias print features layered, graphic blooms in shades of lavender, periwinkle, soft blue, violet, and white, scattered across a deep navy background.
The intricate flowers have an almost hand-cut or paper-art quality, while the subtle scalloped pattern tucked into the background adds another layer of texture. Pippa Shaw describes Happiness as a collection filled with florals, flowing patterns, and abstract designs, with color playing a starring role.
This particular navy colorway is especially versatile. The dark background gives the cheerful blooms a beautiful sense of contrast, making it equally at home as a focal fabric or as a dramatic coordinate in a larger quilt.
Fabric Details
Manufacturer: FIGO Fabrics
Designer: Pippa Shaw
Collection: Happiness
Print: Pompom Dahlias
Width: Approximately 44"/45"
Fiber Content: 100% Cotton
Why We Love It
This is a floral with personality. The repeated dahlia-like blooms have so much detail that they create wonderful movement across the fabric, but the navy background keeps the overall effect sophisticated rather than overly sweet.
We especially love the lavender, periwinkle, and violet palette against navy. It would pair beautifully with soft whites, lavenders, blues, and purples, or could be used to add a rich, darker note to an otherwise lighter quilt.
And for those of us who love a good floral that isn't quite traditional, Happiness Pompom Dahlias is a particularly fun one to have in the stash.
