Archive for the 'Patterns' Category

fold it

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

I get really excited when I see paper fold patterns, whether or not it is the new open source sewing patterns from burda (which, amazingly enough, print brilliantly on 8.5×11 paper) or the readyMechs from fwis or the mock iPhone on John’s desk. Hermes has jumped into the fun with a free paper fold pattern of their iconic [...]

le dot

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

I get very excited about dots. Particularly when they could have a use as textile patterns for A-line mini-dresses in a hit video game that all the kids love. But, that is secondary, of course to just being gruntled by the dots.

image influence: spring peeks

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

fervent spring is making my “research” a bit slapdash, but a nice cushion of time makes for lots to look at (plus, studio mates make good recommendations)! hence, in no particular order:
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looking at the plethora of zines at Quimby’s, it was [...]

image influence : stamps + matchbooks

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Mid Century Modern - Sticker, Label + Stamp Club is just another reason I am back in love with flickr.

All the delicate graphic details in this - many printed with foils! - and the colors are stunning.

Finally, seeing these are getting me excited for the Eames series of stamps, coming out this spring. Look at this one dedicated [...]

happy print x 2

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

two quick notes on favorite print designers…
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#1: Jason Munn, of the Small Stakes design studio (and of everyone’s favorite posters for Mates of State, Sujian Stevens, etc.) is designing [...]

Ivana Helsinki

Monday, January 7th, 2008

Finnish textile design makes me oh so happy! these simple and lovely patterns are from Ivana Helsinki, who also designs clothes, works out of a matchstick factory, and also seems to have an affection for brutal yet passionate folktales. 

inspirations, part 1 : textiles, textures, patterns

Saturday, September 1st, 2007

Coming from a solid liberal arts education, I like to look for inspiration with an interdisciplinary approach. Early adventures in sewing, obsession with

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