Product Description
Philately Whale from the Sunprints 2025 Collection by Alison Glass
Deep charcoal tones with intricate wildlife illustrations
Dramatic and sophisticated, Philately Whale from Alison Glass’s Sunprints 2025 Collection is a striking addition to any fabric collection. Set against a deep charcoal grey background, the design features a detailed array of hand-drawn wildlife sketches, including birds, giraffes, turtles, and botanical elements, subtly etched in tonal linework for a refined yet playful effect.
Printed on 100% premium cotton with a fabric weight of 145gsm, this fabric is both durable and soft to the touch, making it an excellent choice for quilting, home décor, bag making, and textile crafts. The rich, moody palette allows it to function beautifully as a bold contrast fabric or a grounding neutral in both modern and traditional quilting projects.
For those who appreciate understated detail and depth in design, Philately Whale is a versatile option. Whether used as a dramatic background, for fussy cutting, or in structured patchwork, this fabric brings a sense of elegance and intrigue to any sewing creation.
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%.
