Kindred

 I recently designed this collection called Kindred for Makower UK. Rooted in Celtic imagery, it celebrates kinship and heritage through enduring symbols and ancient forms, such as interwoven knots, illuminated type, mini thistles and softly coloured clover. It uses a deep, muted colour palette of earthy tones softened by time, suggesting heritage and a deep connection to ancestry.

The main print is called Legend and comes in three colour choices. It includes many Celtic images such as decorative knots, illuminated type and heraldry. There is a soft tonal print in the background.

I love this illuminated type design which is called Script. Each letter has been carefully considered, using scrolls and pattern infill to elevate them.

This wouldn't be a Celtic collection without a clover design. This one is quite small in scale and is softly coloured in a moss green. Look closer and you will see that it has a gentle layering to it too.

I love this mini thistle design which is coloured on a soft blue background. It's also available in a purple background and a beige background.

Scrolls are very popular in Celtic design and this scroll design makes a great allover print. It's perfect for using as a backing for a quilt or as a lining for a bag.

Art Nouveau-inspired images were also great for this collection so I included a stylised lily design.

Heraldry was a strong influence for this foulard design, a regimented layout which comes in shades of purple, blue and cream. It's also available in rusts and greens.

Stripe designs are great for using as a binding on a quilt or for handles to a bag. This stripe design includes many Celtic motifs such as clovers and decorative knots.

And finally, a Celtic knot design! This one is on a soft green background and includes a wide variety of decorative knots in shades of green, purple and blue.