Hello, friends! Happy Friday! With every Friday comes a new Pinterest Feature from our amazing Pinterest Party! I hope you’ve linked up with us. Bev, Malia, Kara, and I love getting to feature one of you guys each week! Today’s fun feature is Lynda from Oh So Shabby! Lynda has 187 boards (whoa!!) and 2774 pins. ... Read More about Pinterest Feature Friday
Meeting Charlotte Lawson Johnston at her new Cotswold studio, Christabel Chubb learns why fabrics made using sustainable fibres and plant-based dyes are the natural way forwards
A Textile Designers guide to the art of Fabric Manipulation to use in simple craft projects
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By developing a new technique that combines textile knitting and weaving, Moriel Dezaldeti has created an array of unique textures unlike any other.
FREE fall wallpapers for both desktop and phone — 27 cute, fun, and festive designs to choose from. Download yours today!
A close up of Tessa Perlow's embroidered faces. Photo 7 of 10 in 10 Mind-Blowing Textile Artists You Should Follow on Instagram Right Now. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes. From midcentury modern to prefab housing and renovations, these stylish spaces suit every taste.
Alexander Morton, textile design, 1926. Inspired by Sardinian peasant embroideries. Cotton. England. Via Cooper Hewitt
Design by Arte International Colourful fil-à-fil wallcovering with exuberant chalk lines. Materials: Textile wallcovering on non-woven backing. Adhesive: Adhesive for non-woven wallcovering like Arte Clearpro or 100% dispersion adhesive. Size: Width 100 cm (39.37”), sold by the linear metre/yard. Repeat: Drop match 183/91.50 cm (72.05"/36.02"). Samples available upon request.
Swedish style is known not only for its clean lines but also for its bold fabric designs, both working so well in highlighting the other. Hi guys, this is Mel, and I'm back this month reporting live from Stockholm to introduce you to Ulrika Gyllstad, a textile designer here whose graphic patterns are created with nature and architecture as its muse and with a strong environmental conscience.
In this industry there’s a CLEAR distinction between a ‘high-end’ print and a one that’s considered ‘commercial.’ And, as a professional designer, it’s great to know how to design for both levels. Here at Longina Phillips Designs our designers craft their work to suit one of the two camps, and that’s pretty common for a working studio.In this post our creative director, Bec walks you through our internal checklist for creating a high-end design.1. USE UNEXPECTED COLOURS“There’s always something
by Heidi Emmett Some days I need to re-pin my musings that I have found on Pinterest. SOME DAYS!? I do it everyday, ha, ha. But, as I have said in the past, 1/2 hour is my limit. Enjoy some of my &…
Understanding common pattern design terms as a surface designer allows you to talk confidently with companies and potential clients who are interested in your art licensing portfolio. We’re discussing the 10 most common terms like coordinate pattern, half drop repeat, and more.
Today it is our honor to share these breathtaking hand-printed patterns created by Katy Welsh. Katy writes, “I am in my final year at Leeds college of art studying printed textiles and am really excited to see what the future has in store!” We’re excited too, Katy!! In terms of her process, Katy writes, “Colour is my main focus, I really like to mix and match to create experimental and bold palettes which I use across my collections. My […]
When light hits a drop of water remarkable things can occur. It can refract through the water and form rainbows in the sky. Or it can have a mirroring effect, reflecting it back and create small spots of light. Liquid light is a series of experimental optical fiber textiles inspired by the interaction between water […]
Swedish style is known not only for its clean lines but also for its bold fabric designs, both working so well in highlighting the other. Hi guys, this is Mel, and I'm back this month reporting live from Stockholm to introduce you to Ulrika Gyllstad, a textile designer here whose graphic patterns are created with nature and architecture as its muse and with a strong environmental conscience.
Jacquard Woven Throw designed by Phillip David Stearns using a hand modified digital camera. The design was produced by taking a photograph with a short circuited vintage digital camera. 54" x 72" 95% Cotton (75% recycled) & 5% Polyester Made in the USA Easy Care: Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle, Dry Low, Iron Low