Pattern Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: Orchids represent beauty and elegance, whilst hummingbirds are associated with vitality and freedom - both good luck sym...

Text on the reverse side: Silk and metal thread embroidery, possibly made in Spain. Polka dots become a fashionable pattern from the 18th century, ...

Text on the reverse side: Tudor rose pattern, based on a design for an embroidery, designed by British architect and painter, Ernest Geldart (1848–...

Text on the reverse side: Deer have many meanings across cultures. They are widely recognised as gentle, powerful, and intuitive creatures. Deer al...

Text on the reverse side: Cicadas and lilies have interestingly similar meanings. They are both symbols of life and rebirth, and their symbolism ow...

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’ Tudor embroidery. Grapes are symbolic of abundance and prosperity. The vines represent c...

Text on the reverse side: Poppy flowers taken from a page of a 16th century flora and fauna Tudor pattern book. Poppies are famous for being symbo...

Text on the reverse side: Pattern created from the design on the partlet worn by Queen Elizabeth I in a portrait by the artist Nicholas Hilliard. ...

Text on the reverse side: Pattern created from the embroidered gown worn by Queen Elizabeth I in a portrait by the artist Nicholas Hilliard who was...

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 a...

Text on the reverse side: A twilight scene of an urban skyline. The first skyscrapers was built in Chicago in 1884 and only was 42.1 metres tall. T...

Text on the reverse side: The Chinese embroidery in silk shows the lord of all the realms makes an appearance: the Dragon, which according to Chine...

Text on the reverse side: The refinement of Italian embroidery of the period can be seen in this example, with the skilful depiction of blooming fl...

Text on the reverse side: A chasuble is the outermost liturgical vestment worn by the clergy for celebrating the Eucharist in Christian Tradition. ...

Text on the reverse side: Tulips are one of the most beloved flowers due to their yearly blooming. They stand for rebirth and renewal. By the Briti...

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: Various red flowers are showcased inside of vases in this design by the British textile designer, poet and novelist, Will...

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 swan is symbol of beauty, love, grace, loyalty and trust. The katniss is an aquatic plant with arrowhead shaped leave...

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 pomegranate symbolises righteousness, representing life in many cultures. In the Middle Ages, the resemblance to an i...

Text on the reverse side: In Chinese culture, the camellia represents everlasting love and the union between two lovers, as petals and calyx (the l...

Text on the reverse side: As squirrels work hard and plan ahead for the rigid winter, they have come to symbolise readiness, plenitude, multi-taski...

Text on the reverse side: The cockatoo is symbolic of self-acceptance and love, whilst also represents change, especially where we are to embark on...

Text on the reverse side: Mintons, the pottery company in Staffordshire, was founded by Thomas Minton (1765-1836). His son, Herbert Minton, one of ...

Text on the reverse side: The eyebright flower serves to remind us to embrace the joy of what we see, and to open our eyes to see the world as it t...

Text on the reverse side: Tiles of glazed earthenware by English potter and tile designer William de Morgan (1839-1917). Peacocks with their grace...

Text on the reverse side: British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). Morris grew roses at Red House, as they were one of his f...

Text on the reverse side: By British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). The artist was inspired by the beauty of wild nature o...

Text on the reverse side: The pomegranate symbolises righteousness, representing life in many cultures. In the Middle Ages, the resemblance to an i...

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: By the English potter and tile designer William de Morgan (1839-1917) who often collaborated with William Morris and Edw...

Text on the reverse side: By the Japanese painter and poet, Yumeji Takehisa (1884-1934). The Japanese camellia ("tsubaki" in Japanese) is one of th...

Text on the reverse side: By the British textile designer, poet and novelist, William Morris (1834-1896). Tulips can be found in almost any colour,...

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...