Geometric Patterns

Mariner's Compasses

Because floorcloths were originally made from worn ship's sails, maritime themes were often incorporated.  This design depicts a Mariner's compass, or compass rose.  Colors shown at right are brick, navy, essex green and buff. Other options include marbling, sponging and a wide variety of custom color combinations.
A computer-generated layout of your choice of colors and size can be prepared for you prior to placing your order.

Variations on a theme:
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Traditional Mariner's Compass	Mariner's Compass	Mariner's Compass with vines
Square Compass Rose	Mariner's Compass

Basic Checks

Dating Back to the eighteenth century, basic geometric designs were incorporated in floorcloths for use in parlors and keeping rooms.  The strong contrast of colors created a bold statement in homes where simple, practical furnishings were used.  This design works with today's decorating styles from Shaker reproductions to contemporary themes.

Basic Checks (right) can be ordered with or without a border.  The background color (white or antique white, for example) and a foreground color are chosen.  A detail pinstripe (in customer's choice) may also be added.

At left, Basic Checks are decorated with a border of the traditional scroll design.
The barn red checks are sponged and the buff areas are slightly marbleized for an aged look. Border stripes are Winterthur brown.
This is also very striking in Black and Antique Gold.
Ask for Basic Checks with Scroll when ordering.

Sizes from 2' X 4' to 9' X11' (or larger as a custom order) .  Border varies from 4'' to 10'' , depending on overall size of floorcloth.

Variations on a theme:
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Basic Checks (with border)	Squares and Scrolls	Checks with Willow
Checks with Greek Key	Checks with Scroll	Checks with Dancing Bears

Other Geometric Designs

Geometric designs aren't limited to alternating squares and diamonds. There are unlimited possibilities, from John Carwitham's 18th century designs to Canvasworks' own creations.

Anything that can be imagined can be brought to life...like these whimsical bears dancing around a central checkerboard pattern.

Variations on a theme:
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Bordered Stars	Stars and Diamonds	Tumbling Blocks	Bordered Diamonds
Blocks and Scrolls	Marbled Tiles	Carwitham	Wreaths & Diamonds

Other Floorcloth Galleries
Stamped and Stenciled	Historical Reproductions	Custom Designs

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