In the 19th century, the emergence
of cotton as a widespread cash crop was the driving
force behind the shift in South's economy. Cotton
production was the focus along the Savannah River and
business boomed. Fabrics became lighter in color and the
textures and prints of the period were a reflection of
the successful economic climate.
These softer, lighter grounds offer
the "aged" look of time-worn fabric and allow
for the delicate prints to become the focal point of the
fabrics - the "wallpaper stripes" which were
borrowed from European textiles, the sprigs on solid
grounds, the scattered flowers and repetitive buds.
Plantation offers the perfect solution for adding lights
or blenders in reproduction quilts and works with soft,
romantic contemporary projects, as well.
