On August 24, 2017 we lost Jane Lewis, one of the most talented and knowledgeable textile designers in the quilting... Read More
We’re preparing for an exciting week at Pattern Observer. We’re going to be taking a trip to Portland, Oregon. During... Read More
A Textile Design Lab designer recently posted a series of beautiful patterns which all had a stained glass look and... Read More
Like many of you, I find that the business aspects of my work can take over my creative explorations if... Read More
You’ve spent a lot of time working on your repeat. Your eyes may be feeling buggy, and your thoughts may... Read More
There’s a trend emerging in the textile design industry, and as much as I’d tried to, I just don’t like... Read More
Adobe Photoshop can open up a world of opportunity for designers. It enables you to create artwork that is more... Read More
Photoshop is wonderful resource that allows us to do many of our favorite parts of designing in it. We can:... Read More
Diving into the creative process with paints, charcoals, pencils, or other mediums is one of the most rewarding parts of... Read More
You toss a handful of autumn leaves up into the air, watching them fall to the ground. They land in... Read More
Some days it all comes together perfectly. Your pattern designs flow. You are able to sketch an interesting motif, bring... Read More
Last week’s post shared why forecasting trends is so important to our work, as well as a few ways that... Read More
