I’ve been working on my next fabric designs for a few months and I have to say, they’re pretty killer. A lot of inspiration goes into creating my patterns, but I really love seeing what comes out of them… Bags, blankets, quilts, rugs… people have made some pretty amazing stuff with my fabrics and I …
Great guesses on the last Design or Dazed game! I’ve been working pretty hard to see if I can trick you guys, so good luck on this one… I think Salvador Dali would approve. What do you think… real building design or just a distorted/edited image? ANSWER UPDATE: As crazy as it might look, this …
I saw this article a few weeks ago and just knew I had to share… have you seen this yarn bomb phenomenon in your hometown? This is especially cool for all of the quilters out there. Dare you to crochet your mark in your hometown!! Some say street art has gone grandma… ha! But I …
So what’d you think of the first Design or Dazed game? I think it’s a great way to share the latest in design, not to mention some of these are mind-blowing! Try this next one… Leave your answer in the comments below. Check back for the truth tomorrow. Good luck people! ANSWER UPDATE: I’ve seen some …
What I really love about design is the level of creativity that comes with it. No matter the form – architecture, furniture, fabrics, décor – designers don’t have many limitations to how crafty, quirky and sophisticated they can get in their creations. So celebrate all of creative and unique design across the globe I’m introducing …
My traveler’s impression along roads through the southwestern states… “Quiet Waters”- 24″x24″ gel medium, acrylic on muslin From California, through Texas, I followed the long thin tread that divides the road through this 4000-mile, month-long journey. It is a line that takes me past vast plains and mountain country sides. They are marked by history, …
Some of my favorite elements of design, especially during the spring and summer seasons, are all the bright, pop-mod colors both indoors and out. I definitely think bright designs evoke a cheery mood, so my next Designer Spotlight is keeping that warm cheer alive. Vera Neumann is an American artist who designed the most popular …
I’ve always loved these Mid-Century concrete blocks and walls. I’m already a fan of geometric patterns in design, but these are more than just fancy cinder blocks. You mostly see them out west or down in Florida, and there’s actually a pretty cool explanation behind it. In the late 1950s when modern architecture started really …
You all know I love Florida, vintage design, fabric design, and mod pop color, so here’s a fond farewell to one of America’s best designers. Her work, her awesome vibrant patterns and designs, will be around forever. Mark my words. Head to the thrift stores, I know the prices are going up now that she …