Robert Kaufman | Essex Yarn Dyed | Shale
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Robert Kaufman | Essex Yarn Dyed | Shale
sold by the meter
Floyd the Fox
Pelargusstraße 1/1
70180 Stuttgart
Germany
Quiet Medium Gray for Modern Quilt Layouts
Are you looking for a shade of gray between Heather and Steel – not too light, not too dark? "Shale" from Robert Kaufman's Essex Yarn Dyed series is a balanced medium gray with natural depth. Perfect for modern quilts with clean lines or as a unifying neutral tone between light and dark fabrics.
The subtle linen melange adds texture to larger areas and prevents gray from appearing flat or cool. "Shale" harmonizes particularly well with Oyster, Chambray, or warm earth tones like Rust and Nutmeg. In graphic designs, it creates balance; in scrappy layouts, it provides smooth transitions.
With 55% linen and 45% cotton, this yarn-dyed fabric combines natural texture with pleasant sewability. Despite its linen content, it is easy to work with and quilt – ideal for modern patchwork projects, background areas, or bags.
Details at a Glance
• 55% linen, 45% cotton
• Width: approx. 109 cm
• Weight: approx. 190 g/m²
• Yarn-dyed
