Expressions Batiks Elementals Color Play Mottled City Lights Fabric (QUARTER YARD increments)

Discover the vibrant, textured allure of Expressions Batiks Elementals Color Play Mottled City Lights fabric from Riley Blake Designs. Crafted as a true blender, this 100% cotton batik brings nuanced color movement to quilts, apparel, and home decor without overpowering other prints. Each hand-dyed piece reflects the artisans’ craft and the modern energy of City Lights, making your projects feel both artistic and cohesive.

Why this fabric stands out

• Hand-dyed depth meets versatile blenders: Elementals are small-scale tjap prints designed to complement larger batiks or hand-dyed fabrics, adding texture and movement without stealing the spotlight.
• Color Play Mottled effect: The Collection’s multi-color applications create dramatic, fluid transitions across the fabric, delivering rich tonal variation in every yard.
• Ethically sourced, artisan-crafted: Each bolt is developed in collaboration with true batik artisans in Indonesia, combining traditional methods with contemporary design sensibilities.
• Premium quilt-ready cotton: 100% cotton with a smooth hand and reliable weave—ideal for garments, quilts, and home accents that endure wash after wash.
• Color and pattern variation is part of the charm: Because these are hand-dyed batiks, each piece may vary slightly from the image, adding unique character to every project.

Product specifics at a glance

• Fiber Content: 100% Cotton
• Width: 43"/44"
• Collection: Color Play Mottled
• Release Date: August 2024
• Item Description: The Elementals by Riley Blake Designs are perfect for quilting, apparel, and home decor. They act as beautiful blenders with small-scale geometry that complements larger prints and hand-dyes. Color Play Mottled advances hand-dye color with multiple colors for dramatic movement.
• Washing Instructions: Machine Wash Cold / Tumble Dry Low
• Cutting & Availability: Sold in QUARTER YARD increments. Fabric is cut directly from the bolt, and multiple quantities are cut as one continuous piece. 1 = 0.25 yard, 2 = 0.5 yard, 3 = 0.75 yard, 4 = 1 yard.

Who loves this fabric—and what you’ll make

Ideal for quilters who want a refined texture that enhances rather than competes with other fabrics, this piece shines in modern scrappy quilts, subtle gradient blocks, and appliqué accents. It’s also a smart choice for garment details—collars, cuffs, or pockets where a quiet, color-rich backdrop is desirable—or for decorative home items like cushions and table runners that benefit from a lively yet understated palette.

Practical tips to get the most from your batik

• Pair Color Play Mottled with solid neutrals or soft tonal prints to maximize the sense of depth.
• Before cutting many pieces, test a small swatch to gauge color shifts after washing.
• Press carefully with a warm, dry iron to preserve the batik’s texture and prevent flattening the small-scale prints.
• To maintain color integrity, follow the machine wash cold and tumble dry low guidance included.

Questions? Email support@johnsonheirloom.com for guidance on yardage planning, color matching, or project ideas that best showcase the Elementals Color Play Mottled City Lights fabric.