Dashwood Hobbies - Cooking - by Sally Payne - Dashwood - Quilting Cotton Fabric

If you love losing yourself in a hobby, this collection is made for you. The Hobbies Collection by Dashwood Studio, designed by the wonderfully talented Sally Payne, is a joyful celebration of the pastimes we can't live without — from sewing and baking to gardening and getting outdoors. With its charming retro-inspired illustrations and warm, nostalgic colour palette, this range brings personality and character to every project it touches.

Sally Payne's distinctive design style shines throughout the collection, blending vintage charm with a modern, playful twist. Each print tells its own little story, whether it's a cosy sewing room scene, a kitchen full of baking treats, a blooming garden, or the great outdoors calling you for an adventure. It's the kind of fabric that sparks conversation and makes any finished project feel that little bit more special.

Crafted from 100% premium quality cotton, this collection offers a lovely soft handle and reliable, easy-to-sew performance — ideal whether you're an experienced quilter or just starting out. The fabric holds its shape beautifully and presses crisply, making it a pleasure to work with for patchwork, quilting, appliqué, and dressmaking-style craft projects alike.

Width: 112cm/44" (Approx)

Weight: 145g/sqm

Composition: 100% Cotton

Fabric Type: Cotton

Range: Hobbies

Designer: Sally Payne

Brand Name: Dashwood Studio

This versatile collection is perfect for a whole host of makes, including:

• Patchwork quilts and cushion covers
• Tote bags, pouches and craft accessories
• Aprons, tea towels and kitchen textiles
• Sewing room accessories, like pincushions and scissor cases
• Memory quilts and keepsake projects for hobby lovers
• Fun, characterful garments and children's makes

Washing & Care Instructions

✔Machine washable at 30°C
✔Wash separately or with similar colours for the first few washes
✔Do not use bleach
✔Tumble dry on a low heat, or line dry for best results
✔Iron on a medium/cotton setting if needed
✔Allow up to 10% shrinkage — we recommend washing your fabric before cutting and sewing
✔Always test a small sample first to check your preferred washing method

For the best results in your finished project, wash your fabric in the same way you intend to wash the final item (including your usual drying method) before you start cutting and sewing — this removes any shrinkage in advance and helps keep your project looking its best wash after wash.