Colleen Stacey A6 Notebooks by Colleen Farr for Liberty London

Hand-painted in 1959, Colleen Stacey is a striking example of the mid-century modern aesthetic that defined Liberty’s post-war era. The design was created by Colleen Farr, a trailblazing figure who made history by establishing Liberty’s first-ever in-house design studio in the early 1950s.

These exclusive notebooks have been designed by Farr exclusively for Liberty London & William Morris Gallery for our Women in Print: 150 years of Liberty Textiles exhibition.  Taking inspiration from famous fabric designs from Liberty London's archive these colourful notebooks are plain inside and can be used as a pocket sketch or note book.

Farr was a graduate of the Royal College of Art and played a pivotal role in transitioning Liberty from traditional Victorian-inspired prints to the bold, experimental styles of the 1950s and 60s. Her signature approach often involved hand-painted motifs that felt organic yet structured. Colleen Stacey perfectly captures this, depicting a budding fruit branch arranged in a clever, multidirectional repeat.

Reworked by the Liberty design studio for a contemporary audience, this print retains Farr’s original artistic spirit while offering a fresh perspective on 1950s botanical art. Alongside her other notable works, such as the vibrant "Cherry" and "Lollipop" prints, Farr’s contribution helped cement Liberty’s reputation as a leader in avant-garde textile design.

Now part of the Liberty Tana Capsule, Colleen Stacey appears alongside John, Lawrence Poppies and Cassia Pru across a beautifully curated range

About the Exhibition 

William Morris Gallery will present Women in Print: 150 years of Liberty Textiles. Conceived in partnership with Liberty Fabrics on the occasion of the design house’s 150th anniversary, this major exhibition will highlight the pivotal role and contributions of women textile designers.

Tracing the rich history of Liberty Fabrics, the exhibition will survey the evolving influence and status of women in textiles over the past 150 years. Women in Print will bring together iconic patterns by designers such as Althea McNish, Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell, and Lucienne Day, alongside previously overlooked names, celebrating how women have been — and continue to be — at the heart of Liberty’s creative innovations and ongoing relevance today. It will feature over 100 works, spanning garments, fabric, original designs, film and historic photographs.

Women in Print is curated by Rowan Bain, Principal Curator of Collections and Programme and Róisín Inglesby, Curator William Morris Gallery. Part of the Gallery’s 75th Anniversary Year programme, the exhibition will be accompanied by an exciting programme of events and activities at the Gallery.

Care & Information

• A6 in size
• Set of 3 
• Plain 150gsm acid-free cartridge paper
• Designed by Colleen Farr for Liberty London
• Printed in the UK 
• Exclusive to William Morris Gallery