Beauty rests in utility and classic ticking canvas fabrics have many uses. Ticking can be used for curtains, loose covers, aprons and bags. It’s great for giving a subtle nautical feel to bunting, wind breaks and cushions. Plus it’s popular for embroiderers following Poppy Treffry’s online projects. This is a traditional woven ticking, with dyed wide and narrow stripes.

Manufacturer: John Louden, woven in India, 100% cotton, 137cm / 54 in wide, weight 196gsm

Ticking is priced and sold by the 1/4 metre (equivalent price is £11.00/m). So to order 1 metre, add 4 to your basket, for 2 metres, add 8 and so on. Larger quantities are always cut as a continuous length.