Hello there! This has been a FANTASTIC year and it has been a pleasure getting to meet so many of you creative, talented and passionate designers. I am so excited for 2012 and cannot wait to share all the fun tutorials, posts, services and classes that are on their way! Do you have any goals [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘the lost posts’
November 4, 2011
GFH Pattern Contest Winners!
I am pleased to announce the winners of the Gardens For Health Pattern Contest! The GFH team was overwhelmed with so many beautiful designs that they have decided to run two prints. The winners are Veronica Galbraith and Leslie Hamer. Congratulations you two!!!! The GFH team feels that these designs capture the essence of their [...]
May 5, 2011
Print Show Tips from Ana Romero Monteiro
These beautiful prints are the work of textile designer Ana Romero Monteiro. I was drawn to the natural feel in Ana’s work and the way that they exude a sense of nature, without using obvious elements (birds, flowers, leaves etc..). Ana currently lives in NYC and is represented by Miley Rose (in Australia) and Corio Studio [...]
March 31, 2011
MUSIBATTY
love. love. love. I am totally in love with these pieces from Mexico City based designer, Jennifer Musi. She approaches each piece “as a small sculpture, yet considers how each piece will interact with the body, it’s texture, weight, how it reflects light, looks against a hand, and frames a face.” Each piece starts out [...]
March 17, 2011
Mary Katrantzou Fall ’11
*images via vogue.com There are way too many cool prints in this collection to post them all, so please check it out in its entirety here! Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
February 16, 2011
pattern observer wants to hear from you!!!
*image via Pedro Szekely Hey there! I am looking for textile/graphic/surface designers to feature on Pattern Observer. I want to share your work, your story, and what inspires you with our community. By sharing we can all learn ways to improve and will meet some pretty cool designers in the meantime. Independent and non are [...]
February 14, 2011
Organic by John Patrick
*images via vogue.com Sweet florals and paisleys seen at the fall Organic by John Patrick show. I love the first outfit, which layers a sheer floral dress and a thick knit cardigan under a Native American inspired beaded belt. The contrast in prints and fabrics is perfect! Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about [...]
February 14, 2011
found patterns: spray paint
* image credits clockwise: Cans by Ben Husmann, Vibrant Blue Rocks by Salvez Dodd, Spray Paint Texture by designm.ag, Faint Pink by Salvez Dodd, Spray Paint Texture 5 by designm.ag, untitled by Joost J. Bakker , Spray Paint Texture 1 by designm.ag, Spray paint by Jaredmoo Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it [...]
February 12, 2011
Vogue’s First Look: Suno
How cute is this design duo? They are the team behind Suno and are part of Vogue’s First Look series for Fall ’11. The series goes behind the scenes and offers us a glimpse at what inspired the fall collections. The Suno show is tomorrow and I can’t wait to see more! Have a great [...]
January 26, 2011
aprizi
I had so much fun putting together this collection for Aprizi, which is a “Pandora for shopping” from independent brands and boutiques. They have an AMAZING selection of unique apparel, furniture, etc. and it is a great place to discover new brands. My favorite feature is that you can ‘like” items and then they are [...]




