There is a rising trend for agents and studios, and that is the trend of requiring all pattern designs to...
We’re living in a world of unknowns. It feels impossible to plan for an uncertain future and I know I...
As Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop have evolved over the years, both programs have added tools and features which allow textile...
Today we are proud to feature the work of Sara Franklin, a recent alumna of The Sellable Sketch course in the Textile Design Lab....
Summer is almost here and we have lots of exciting events taking place in the Lab! Here’s what’s happening this...
On August 24, 2017 we lost Jane Lewis, one of the most talented and knowledgeable textile designers in the quilting...
Need some support and motivation during the busy summer season? Check out what’s happening inside our Textile Design Lab community....
Have you ever had the opportunity to design patterns for the gift bag industry? In this post we’ll explore how...
Um, this year didn’t go as expected. Who can agree with me? When I look back at my list of...
Each month in the Textile Design Lab we welcome an industry expert who offers training in their area of expertise. For...
About six months ago we extended our contract with WGSN to include access to WGSN Insight, their “flagship trend product...
This year, Pattern Observer celebrates its 15th anniversary! It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come. When I launched Pattern...




















