Product Description
Napkin Chili from the Friday Night by Karen Lewis for Andover Fabrics
A vibrant plaid inspired by the warmth of the Friday night table
Napkin Chili brings bold colour and lively structure to the Friday Night collection, capturing the welcoming energy of Karen Lewis’s family dinner table. Inspired by the napkins and linens she sets out each week, this print features a confidently scaled plaid in bright chili red, intersected with fine lines of soft pink and orange to create a sense of depth and woven texture. The interplay of warm hues offers a spirited yet harmonious design that instantly enlivens patchwork projects, home décor sewing, and contemporary craft pieces. With its rhythmic grid layout, the pattern reads as both modern and timeless—ideal for makers seeking a fresh take on classic checks.
Crafted from 100% cotton (145gsm), this quilting-weight fabric has a smooth, reliable handle that lends itself well to precision piecing, fabric placement work, structured sewing, and appliqué. Napkin Chili is especially striking in quilt blocks where directional prints can be used to emphasise angles or symmetry. It also shines in home décor applications such as cushions, table runners, placements, and storage baskets, where the warm red palette adds a lively accent to dining rooms or kitchens. For bag making and accessories, the crisp plaid lines bring structure, while the vibrant colour offers a bold backdrop for hardware, pockets, and contrasting trims.
Within the Friday Night collection, Napkin Chili pairs beautifully with the softer neutrals of Bevel Orchid and Bevel Powder, and it offers a dynamic contrast to the organic florals in Posy and Posy Grande. Its warmth also complements the golden touches found in Glow, allowing makers to build cohesive palettes with depth and movement. Whether used as a feature print or a striking coordinate, Napkin Chili brings character, warmth, and a sense of joyful gathering to quilts and handmade projects inspired by the heart of the home.
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%.
