Tag Archives: textile

Designer of the day

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

                       Inspirational discovery of the day: Michael O’Connell (1898-1976).  Mid century British textile designer, spent some time in Australia.  Wish I could find more of his work.

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Rain dance

Posted on July 13, 2016 by

Inspiring designs from Masaru Suzuki at OTTAIPNU for umbrellas and handkerchiefs    

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Girard Treasure

Posted on May 4, 2015 by

A new discovery, for me: Alexander Girard (1907-1993)     

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Save the rhino

Posted on July 11, 2014 by

This week’s Spoonflower fabric design contest is about rhinos. We must raise awareness of the brutal poaching of these animals for their horns which many Asians purport to have medicinal qualities. 496 rhinos have been killed so far this year.  Last year … Continue reading →

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Let’s ski

Posted on December 14, 2013 by

Drumming up support for my competition entry in this week’s Spoonflower retro ski design competition. Here’s the link. PLEASE VOTE FOR MY DESIGN!

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Bottle cap brilliance

Posted on December 9, 2013 by

El Anatsui! Discovered by chance watching a film by Susan Vogel called Fold Crumple Crush: The art of El Anatsui. Unbelievable textile creations of immense proportions made with bottle caps. Worth seeing the video and artwork.

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Fab fabrics

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

Check out Wallace+Sewell (London, UK) for outrageously fab fabrics.  They designed recent seating fabric for the London Underground, stunning scarves etc http://www.wallacesewell.com

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