This month in the Textile Design Lab we are challenging our members to design around the theme of back to school for the Fall...
*images via: Erdem Resort ’13 via vogue.com, “Lots of confetti” by mcclouds, “Conffeti” by Juan Antonio Capó, “Confetti” by Delphine...
Swirling, marbleized patterns are a popular style in activewear and swim as they naturally contain a lot of movement. Here...
Happy Friday everyone!!!! I am delighted to announce Pattern Observer’s first guest post. Jessica Shipard has compiled this wonderful trend...
Have you ever had the opportunity to design patterns for the gift bag industry? In this post we’ll explore how...
Each month in the Textile Design Lab we post a Chelsea’s Challenge with the goal of helping our members build...
Our Chelsea’s Challenge for January in the Textile Design Lab is “Meander,” a theme inspired by very sinuous, winding line work. By including flowers and...
Images via: Scotch & Soda, Sarah and Bendrix, gingiber, Onszelf, ESP no.1, Juniper Wilde, Fine Little Day, Ferm Living, Isak, a girls right to dream “Take inspiration from wintery mountains,...
Post by Claire Carey, images via: Super Trash, Molo, Bakker made with love (Orange Mayonnaise), Zadig et Voltaire, Soft Gallery,...
*post by Claire Carey, images via: Chalk Chook, Scotch & Soda, Winter Water Factory, Modeerska Huset, Mini & Maximus, Dreamy...
Our reactions to this lockdown have been on my mind a great deal. It has been quite the journey for...
*post by Christine McPhee, images via: Asos, Tropical Butterfly Exhibit- London -Amusing Planet, Commuun SP12: Style.com, Erin Fetherson SP12: Style.com,...


















