Textile inspiration

Mystica Arushini on Instagram: “Fabric & Print | Can•dea නුවර SS23 ✨ Heritage Project ~ 2nd Year 1st Semester ~ . . . . @aod_design @northumbriauni #fashion…”

Nathalie Van der Massen and Karen Verlinden like to blur the line between art and design. The Belgium-based textile designer and ceramic artist—who just lau...

These aren't your granny's quilts

“Crystal Botany / Leaves” | #photo #instalike #like #fashionista #fashionstyle #smile

It was thrilling to see these little ruffles float and rotate in the air today when they were photographed. I am entering this piece in a show–deadline is day-after-tomorrow. I hope the juror…

Arounna Khounnoraj on Instagram: "Lately the reels have not been seen, I’m going to try posting this reel to see if it will reach you. Using a pinch stitch is a nice way to manipulate the fabric to create textures. I feel like the stitching works well with the fabric 💙 let me know what you think☺️ I’m back home this weekend and will work on some new content and YouTube tutorials"

Label mounted on inside of front cover: E. Lemancel, Paris; no. 39096

A copy of the new boxed set V&A Pattern made its way across my desk, and I couldn’t resist. The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is one of the world’s great museums of design, and the book catalogs the patterns from the museum’s collection. This first boxed set is made up of four slim volumes each contains a CD of high resolution images that will provide sources of inspiration along the lines of décor, design, textile, pattern, tone — and of course, color.

Inspiration

Weaving denim in process; Radha Weaver left the apparel industry and started her first quilt with fabric from her stash. Inspired by transformation, she creates art with upcycled textiles.