Always full of wonderful surprises, Nancy Gere of Windham Fabrics does it again with a beautiful collection of exotic prints and patterns originally inspired by intricate vintage rice paper prints of the Far East.  Taking  elements from wispy landscapes and watercolor drawings, Rain Blossom is an artistic interpretation of delicate Asian and European accents that artisans found most expressive when using this medium. In Europe, around the 1900s,  rice paper became a popular medium for artists, specifically calligraphers  and brush painters due to its translucent appearance and sturdy durability. Rice paper is used extensively for preserving flowers and for artistic renderings. Create a wonderful quilt story with prints reminiscent of soft, falling rain drops and swirling  puddles that give way to soft buds, delicate fauna, and bursting blooms. A palette of  rich, warm earth tones complete the look of this delicate, yet intricate new collection.