I love this graphic prints from Billy* Reue's 'Mosaic' collection for FreeSpirit - his designs are something a bit different, with a slightly translucent, painterly effect. This listing is for 'Leaded Glass' in the 'palm' colourway (first photo - actually, the prints come in only one colourway), greens and aqua blues on aubergine purple, with an all over design reminiscent of an elongated shippō (seven treasures) pattern.
Designed for patchwork, they would also be great for dressmaking and lightweight home dec. This range would add a fantastic hand painted/printed look to your fabrics - they remind me very much of breakdown screenprints. All Billy Reue's designs from his different collections seem to work well with each other.
They would make great coordinates for some of my sashiko panels, and the colours can be matched from my extensive range of sashiko threads - there's a wide range to choose from.
Storage space constraints meant I couldn't get the whole range, so I have chosen my favourites for you. These are fabrics I have had out on sale at shows, but somehow hadn't managed to get on the website - yet!
*When this print was launched, Billy was designing as 'William Reue' but has changed the name on his collections since. But it is the same person!
108cm (43in) wide.
100% cotton
NB - sold by the half metre, so order '2' for 1 metre, '3' for 1.5m etc.
PWWR041 'Leaded Glass' by Billy Reue - Mosaic - by 1/2m
Billy Reue is an architect, artist, and quilter whose creative pursuits explore the intersection between abstraction and the built environment. He maintains an architecture practice in New York City, and he is known for his thoughtful projects that marry creativity with pragmatism. Billy’s award-winning architectural work has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects and published in Architectural Record, Elle Décor, World Architecture CHINA, and The Wall Street Journal.
Billy’s interest in quilting and fabric design was sparked when he attended a free quilting workshop with his sister, Yvonne, at her local library in Victoria, Texas. He was intrigued by how simple fabrication techniques were used to create compositions of rich geometric complexity and profound meaning. He was instantly hooked, and he bought his first sewing machine immediately upon returning to New York City. Billy’s architecture office in the Flatiron District of Manhattan transformed at night into a quilting studio where friends and clients would often stop by to examine his latest design experiments.
These days, Billy is quite busy designing fabric for FreeSpirit. In his spare time, you will find him wandering the streets of New York City with a cup of coffee and sketchbook in hand.
