Product Description
Glacier Saddle from the Heima by Gudrun Erla for Andover Fabrics
Warm saddle-brown rock texture with earthy depth
Glacier Saddle brings the grounded warmth of Iceland’s volcanic earth into a richly tonal print. Layers of saddle brown, rust and umber form a crystalline rock texture—think river-washed stones and cooled lava—creating a small-to-medium scale motif that reads as a refined near-solid from a distance. The colour sits comfortably within the Heima palette, offering an inviting counterpoint to glacial blues, moss greens and basalt greys while echoing the collection’s theme of nature, place and home. As an earthy brown quilting cotton, it offers gentle movement in backgrounds and negative space, adds definition to star points and borders, and lends a natural, Nordic sensibility to both modern and traditional piecing. Naturally relevant phrases include: brown quilting cotton blender, saddle brown cotton print UK, Iceland-inspired quilting fabric, geological rock texture for patchwork.
Use Glacier Saddle for calm quilt grounds, tidy sashing that links varied palettes, or a statement binding with subtle texture. In home décor sewing, the colour is easy to live with—ideal for cushions, runners, placemats and fabric baskets—bringing warmth without overpowering. Bag makers will appreciate how the motif curves neatly around seams and pairs well with antique brass or matte black hardware for zip pouches, organisers and structured totes. Printed on premium 100% cotton, width 44"/112cm, weight 145gsm, it sews smoothly, presses crisply and suits both machine and hand quilting. For cohesive results, combine with other Heima prints: cool glacier blues for fresh contrast, charcoal rock tones for definition, or berry reds for a confident accent. This versatile textured blender supports quilts, home décor and accessories with the reassuring warmth of Iceland’s earth.
Other Details
Order by The ¼ Metre
This fabric is sold by the ¼ metre, to order 1 full metre, enter a quantity of 4. Quantities of 2 or more will be cut as one continuous piece.
If ordering only ¼ metre, please be sure to select if you would like a Long Quarter or Fat Quarter cut. Please see illustration below if unsure.
Studio Cuts - Deisgned for Quilters
 | We cut our fabrics a little differently here at Morris Works, something we call Studio Cuts, specifically designed for quilters. The bonus - you get more fabric! Up to the first metre of fabric, we cut every ¼ metre increment up to 10" / 25.4cm. ¼ metre - Long Quarter: 10" wide by WOF, order quantity of 1, choose Long Quarter cut ¼ metre - Fat Quarter: 20" wide by ½ WOF, order quantity of 1, choose Fat Quarter cut ½ Metre: 20" wide by WOF, order quantity of 2 ¾ Metre: 30" wide by WOF, order quantity of 3 1 Metre: 40" wide by WOF, order quantity of 4 |
All quantities greater than 1 metre of fabric are cut to metric measurement. For example, 1.25 metre is cut to 49.2 inches / 125cm.
Care
This fabric is 100% cotton with a printed design. Manufacturer recommends to wash at 30 degrees or cooler. This fabric can be tumble dried on low-medium heat. The estimated shrinkage is between 3 - 5%.
