Pattern Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ embroidery. Pomegranates represent life, sanctity, prosperity and wealth. Lemons represe...

Text on the reverse side: Pattern made from royal Tudor emblems featuring on the top left and top right of a portrait painting of Queen Elizabeth ...

Text on the reverse side: The Tudor rose featuring on earthenware with blue on white glazing by English potter and tile designer, William De Morga...

Text on the reverse side: The rose is often depicted in reference to the Tudor monarchy, represented in the form of the Tudor rose. The flower is ...

Text on the reverse side: Coifs were worn as close-fitting caps. Embroidered patterns like this one, with birds, flowers, and insects were extreme...

Text on the reverse side: The Chinese Thangka embroidery from the Ming dynasty features lotus flowers which are revered for their ability to rise f...

Text on the reverse side: The symbolism of the Jasmine varies by culture. In Chinese culture it can stand for love or beauty. By the British texti...

Text on the reverse side: Japanese woodblock print portraying hydrangea flowers, symbolic of gratitude, beauty and abundance. The butterfly can sym...

Text on the reverse side: Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition, whilst representing the importanc...

Text on the reverse side: The Kingfisher is commonly associated to love, peace and hope for prosperity. The Dragonfly is a symbol of change, adapta...

Text on the reverse side: The stitch used in this 18th century Indian embroidery is typical of Gujarat. Between the 16th and 18th century, textile...

Text on the reverse side: Design by William Frend De Morgan (1839-1917) who was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A close and long ter...

Text on the reverse side: Symbolising innocence, modesty and love, the violet can also symbolise faith and spirituality. The columbine flowers symb...

Text on the reverse side: An English embroidery dating from the era of King James I. Flowers and plants depicted, including the carnation, foxglov...

Text on the reverse side: The pink rose symbolises recognition and gratitude as well as grace and joy. By English embroidery designer, Mary "May" M...

Text on the reverse side: By British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). This pattern was designed for the walls of the drawing...

Text on the reverse side: British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896) incorporated the natural world, in particular the British ...

Text on the reverse side: The English name "strawberry" comes from the Anglo-Saxon "streoberie". Symbolic of perfection and righteousness, strawbe...

Text on the reverse side: In ancient Egypt, all the ships that visited were obliged to surrender their books to the library of Alexandria. The book...

Text on the reverse side: By the British designer William Morris (1834-1896). The Willow Boughs pattern was inspired by Medieval herbal cookbooks ...

Text on the reverse side: The 16th century saw an increasing popularity and availability of printed books. Patterns texts alongside samplers, allow...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ embroidery. Pomegranates represent life, sanctity, prosperity and wealth. Lemons represe...

Text on the reverse side: The continuous circular pattern represents happiness and luck. The lily and peony flowers, often used in early 20th centu...

Text on the reverse side: Made during the Qing dynasty in the 18th Century, the embroidery is full of auspicious birds and plants, from the peace b...

Text on the reverse side: Honeysuckle stands for pure happiness. In addition to this, due to its sweet fragrance, it also conveys messages of affec...

Text on the reverse side: Design from a kimono obi belt of waves portrayed using gold and silver metallic threads. The ocean represents strength an...

Text on the reverse side: The butterfly can signify awakening, and a transformation in preparation to fly into a fresh new way of being. The three ...

Text on the reverse side: Referred as the king of flowers in China, peonies symbolise wealth, prosperity and honour, whilst also serving as a power...

Text on the reverse side: The thistle, emblematic of Scotland since the 13th century, symbolises resilience, devotion, bravery, strength, and unwa...

Text on the reverse side: The morning glory flower was first discovered in China for its medicinal uses and was later introduced to the Japanese wh...

Text on the reverse side: The 16th century saw the introduction of patterns publications, which alongside samplers, allowed amateur embroiderers to...

Text on the reverse side: The long life of the wisteria flower bestows the symbolic meaning of immortality and longevity. In particular, the blue a...

Text on the reverse side: By the British textile designer, poet and novelist, William Morris (1834-1896). The marigold is also known as the herb of...

Text on the reverse side: By the British textile designer, poet and novelist, William Morris (1834-1896). The marigold is also known as the herb of...

Text on the reverse side: By the British designer William Morris (1834-1896). The poppy symbolises remembrance and hope for a peaceful future. The...

Text on the reverse side: Symbolic of immortality of the soul and healing, the acanthus is a decorative motif that was highly popular particularly...