New fabrics, wallpapers and trims draw inspiration from American art, traditional quilts and patriotic colour palettes
Luxury interior design, fabric and wallcovering company F. Schumacher & Co. (Schumacher) has introduced “Stars and Stripes,” the first of three collections planned to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The collection features fabrics, wallpapers and trims inspired by American artistic traditions, incorporating geometric patterns, hand-crafted details and a red, white and blue colour palette.
According to the company, the designs draw inspiration from sources including Jasper Johns’ iconic flag paintings and traditional American quilt patterns.
Collection Highlights
The Stars and Stripes collection includes a range of upholstery fabrics, wallpapers and decorative trims designed for residential interiors.
Featured products include:
- Independence Plaid, a 100% cotton multipurpose fabric with woven check and star motifs.
- Square in a Square, a double-cloth cotton weave inspired by traditional quilt patterns with concentric square designs.
- Starfield Appliqué, a heavy cotton canvas fabric featuring appliquéd star motifs inspired by Jasper Johns’ flag paintings.
- Zilla Stripe, a woven heavy-duty cotton fabric influenced by traditional quilts and named after Betsy Ross’s daughter.
- Hatchmark, a 100% linen fabric inspired by Jasper Johns’ Cicada lithograph series and hand-printed with multidirectional lines.
- Parson’s Stripe Hand-Print, a painterly hemp canvas fabric printed in the United States using original artwork created in the Schumacher studio.
- Painted Circles, a hand-painted linen fabric featuring large-scale geometric circle motifs.
- Astra Block-Print Tape, a hand block-printed linen trim decorated with star patterns.
- Quilted Diamond Tape, a quilted cotton and linen trim inspired by traditional folk motifs.
- Springs Stripes, a wallpaper based on hand-painted artwork featuring irregular striped patterns.
- Painterly Windowpane, a heavyweight cotton and linen fabric created by decorator Miles Redd.
- Emma Stripe, a wallcovering available in multiple widths and colour options.
According to the company, the collection celebrates craftsmanship through hand-painted artwork, hand-printing techniques and artisan-inspired production methods.
A company official said:
“We like to think of ourselves as the ultimate resource in the world of home decor for high-end designer fabric, wallpaper, fabric, trim, and furniture; providing you with all you need to create with confidence. Our production expertise showcases the beauty of imperfection and the artist’s hand.”
The Stars and Stripes collection is the first in a three-part series that Schumacher plans to introduce in recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
