Discover the World of Jane Austen’s Persuasion

Jane Austen’s Persuasion was her final completed novel and was published posthumously in 1817. The story follows Anne Elliot, whose earlier decision to end her engagement to naval officer Frederick Wentworth gives way years later to an unexpected second chance at love.

The Persuasion fabric collection brings the novel's world into quilting through elegant florals, botanicals, toile, and prints whose names reference characters and places from Austen's story, including Wentworth, Russell, Henrietta, Elliot, Harville, Hayter, Benwick, Musgrove, Walter, and Kellynch Hall.

Elegant English Florals, Botanicals & Toile

Persuasion combines traditional florals and botanical prints with elegant toile designs, creating a refined collection with a distinctly English character. Shades of green, cream, red, chestnut, ocean, and coordinating tones give the collection an heirloom quality that works beautifully in both traditional and contemporary quilts.

Use Persuasion for quilts, patchwork, pillows, table runners, bags, book sleeves, home décor, and other projects where you want the romance and timeless beauty of classic English textiles.

Persuasion Precuts & Fabric Bundles

Enjoy the entire collection with coordinating Persuasion precuts and fabric bundles. In addition to yardage, Persuasion is available as a 40-piece 2½" Rolie Polie, 42-piece 5-Inch Stacker, 42-piece 10-Inch Stacker, 19-piece Fat Quarter Bundle, and 19-piece One-Yard Bundle.

These precuts make it easy to pair Persuasion with your favorite precut-friendly patterns while enjoying a coordinated selection from across the collection.

Persuasion & Jane Austen’s Historic Coverlet

Persuasion is part of Riley Blake Designs' larger Jane Austen’s House fabric program, which connects Austen's novels with the remarkable textile history preserved at Jane Austen's House. The original patchwork coverlet made by Jane Austen, her sister Cassandra, and their mother remains part of the museum's collection, and prints from the historic coverlet have helped inspire Riley Blake's Jane Austen fabric program.

Shabby Fabrics carries the Jane Austen Coverlet Quilt Kit, giving quilters the opportunity to recreate this remarkable connection between Jane Austen and patchwork.

Explore More Jane Austen’s House Fabrics

Continue exploring Jane Austen through the complete Jane Austen’s House fabric collection at Shabby Fabrics. Discover fabrics and quilting projects inspired by Pride & Prejudice, Emma, Sense & Sensibility, and Jane Austen at Home.

FAQs

What is Persuasion fabric?

Persuasion is a Jane Austen-inspired fabric collection by Jane Austen’s House for Riley Blake Designs. The collection features 100% cotton quilting fabrics with florals, botanicals, toile, and prints inspired by Austen's novel and historic textile legacy.

Who wrote Persuasion?

Jane Austen wrote Persuasion. It was her final completed novel and was published after her death in 1817. The story follows Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth and explores love, regret, maturity, and second chances.

Did Jane Austen design Persuasion fabric?

No. Jane Austen did not design these modern fabrics. Persuasion is part of the licensed Jane Austen’s House fabric program produced by Riley Blake Designs and inspired by Austen's novel, history, and textile legacy.

Who makes Persuasion fabric?

Riley Blake Designs produces Persuasion fabric as part of its Jane Austen’s House fabric program.

What prints are in the Persuasion fabric collection?

Persuasion features delicate florals, botanicals, coordinating prints, and elegant toile, with fabric names referencing characters and places from the novel, including Wentworth, Russell, Elliot, Harville, Benwick, Musgrove, and Kellynch Hall.

What colors are in Persuasion fabric?

Persuasion features a sophisticated palette including green, cream, red, chestnut, and ocean, along with coordinating shades that give the collection a timeless English-inspired appearance.

What Persuasion precuts are available?

Persuasion is available as a 40-piece Rolie Polie, 42-piece 5-Inch Stacker, 42-piece 10-Inch Stacker, and 19-piece Fat Quarter Bundle. A coordinating 19-piece One-Yard Bundle is also available.

What patterns work with the Persuasion Rolie Polie?

The Persuasion Rolie Polie contains 2½-inch strips and works beautifully with  Jelly Roll friendly quilt patterns.

What patterns work with the Persuasion 5-Inch Stacker?

Pair the Persuasion 5-Inch Stacker with Charm Pack friendly patterns.

What patterns work with the Persuasion 10-Inch Stacker?

The Persuasion 10-Inch Stacker works ideally with Layer Cake friendly patterns.

Is Persuasion part of the Jane Austen’s House fabric series?

Yes. Persuasion is part of the larger Jane Austen’s House fabric program from Riley Blake Designs, alongside collections inspired by other Jane Austen novels.

What other Jane Austen fabric collections can I shop?

Shabby Fabrics carries Jane Austen’s House fabrics and projects including Emma, Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, and Jane Austen at Home, along with the Jane Austen Coverlet Quilt Kit.

What is the Jane Austen Coverlet Quilt?

The Jane Austen Coverlet is a historic patchwork coverlet made by Jane Austen, her sister Cassandra, and their mother. The original is preserved at Jane Austen's House in Chawton, England, and Shabby Fabrics carries a kit for recreating this extraordinary piece of textile history.

Continue Your Journey Through Jane Austen’s World

Love Persuasion? Explore our complete collection of Jane Austen’s House fabrics, quilt kits, precuts, and sewing projects, including Pride & Prejudice, Emma, Sense & Sensibility, Jane Austen at Home, and the historic Jane Austen Coverlet Quilt.