Mercantile is Lori Holt's love letter to small-town general stores. The prints feel tea-dyed and well-loved already, the palette runs from denim and rose to marigold and sea glass, and the whole line has the warmth of a fabric you pulled off your grandmother's shelf. It quilts beautifully and it makes wonderful tote bags, pin cushions, and small handwork projects.
The Sweet Background Denim is the backbone of the collection, and the Tenderhearted in Riley Red and Tenderhearted in Basil are the small-print sweethearts. For warmer tones, Sweet Tea Rose and Darling in Marigold are the ones to reach for.
If you sew with Mercantile, you'll likely also want a tin of Lori Holt Pretty Pins from her notions line, and a wander through her Calico blenders for additional yardage.
