Textile Design Lab Schedule: Fall 2022

Wrapping up our annual Textile Design Lab’s Summer of Creativity is always bitter-sweet. Of course, immersing yourself in the creative process and exploring new artistic techniques is artistically satisfying. But as the experience ends, it’s equally...

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Pattern Observer Pricing Guide

While the Summer season is still going strong, the Pattern Observer team...

Artists

Math + Art = Patterns with Tracy Schifeling

Tracy Schifeling’s work is a standout to me for two reasons. First,...

Guest Expert Training Interviews Print Studios

Timeless Print and Pattern Design from Kukukachu Textile Studio

Kukukachu is a textile design studio based in Byron Bay, Australia. Founder...

Artists Street Patterns

Painting, Murals, Sculpture and more with Hello Kirsten

Hello Kirsten is a muralist and fine artist working in Toronto, Canada....

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Sandra Mejia’s magical world

Sandra Mejia (formerly Bowers) is a Colombian artist living in British Columbia, Canada whose portfolio consists of a...

Textile Design Lab

Upcoming Event: Selling Your Work Month

October is fast approaching and we are excited to announce a special event in the Textile Design Lab:...

Apparel Textiles Creative Entrepreneurship Fashion Guest Expert Training Home Decor Interviews

Pappenpop Does It All!!

Pappenpop is a print design studio that sells artistic patterns for all markets: fashion, home decor, packaging, art...

Turn Your Artwork Into Textile Designs That Sell

Are you interested in creating artwork for the textile design industry but not sure how to get started? The Pattern Observer team has a free video training just for you.

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What Is Pattern Design?

Pattern Design is the art of turning your artwork into stunning repeating patterns which are then applied to products. Products include fabrics, apparel, home decor, stationery and more. Explore just a few of our pattern design posts here.

Creative Entrepreneurship

Selling Your Pattern Designs through Print Studios

Pattern Designs

The pattern design community is a vibrant community of textile and surface pattern designers creating stunning artwork and sharing their craft with the world. Explore their work and read their stories in these inspiring posts.

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Totally Charmed by Karen Weber

In a world where we cannot get enough charm, we can get Karen Weber and her oh so...

Textile Designers

Vivid Pattern Designs by Diana Rakhmanova

Diana Rakhmanova describes herself as an “independent artist/pattern designer, passionate about prints, patterns, oriental ornaments, nature, and art...

Textile Designers

Stylized Flora by Feanne

Feanne’s work can be summarized in two powerful words: “jaw-dropping” and “dramatic.” Exploring her portfolio was an absolute...

Turn Your Artwork Into Textile Designs That Sell

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