Sky puts the woodland animal print from Robert Kaufman’s Pine and Peak Flannel on a pale blue background, with the animals and leaves printed in tan and brown. The light blue against warm earth tones gives this colorway more contrast than its Tan and Earth siblings, so the creatures are easy to spot and the overall look is fresh rather than rustic.
That makes Sky a favorite candidate for little ones. It suits woodland nursery quilts, receiving blankets, crib-size flannel backs, and kids’ pajamas, and it’s soft enough for a snuggly reading throw. Because the background reads light, it also brightens a cabin quilt filled with darker greens and browns.
The base fabric is 100% cotton flannel, 42" wide, 5 oz per square yard, with a 12" repeat (part number SRKF-24281-63). For a sky-and-water palette, combine it with the Lake and Cloud prints from the same collection; for a woodland mix, add Stone Creek and the Undyed Natural Flannel Solid. Many sewists prewash flannel before cutting, since it can shrink more than standard quilting cotton, especially for baby items that will be washed often.
