Marimekko fabric printing process
Here’s a quick little post for you with a great short video from Marimekko. Watch as they print their fabric. Enjoy!
Surface Design at Design Made Trade 2012
Exhibiting surface design in Australia I never expected showcasing surface design at Design Made Trade would have been so successful. When I decided to exhibit earlier this year, I did so with a casual ‘why not – lets give it a go’ attitude, and I am so glad I did. Design Made Trade is a ...
Printing my surface design onto fabric
Surface design on hemp and cotton drill Another milestone in the surface design journey and one step closer to my end goal. I got my fabric samples from Frankie & Swiss today and boy am I a happy chappy! They did such an awesome job, the colours look incredible, rich and saturated and just perfect. ...
Finders Keepers surface design showcase #3
Screen and digital printing This post is long overdue.. a few more surface design images from Finders Keepers independent design market in Melbourne last month. I’ve got one more batch after this one which I’ll post tomorrow. This particular group of shots is focused around textile design, including screen and digital printing. Some of the ...
Textile design by Giardino
Handprinted textile design I came across Giardino’s etsy shop earlier in the year and had it bookmarked to showcase their textile design at a later date. I guess today is that day! You know what I love about this shop? Its all handmade. The deeper I get into this industry the more I appreciate and ...
Surface pattern design with watercolour by Eskayel.. wow!
I’ve been exploring my own surface pattern design style alot lately. A given of course as I’m preparing for a show in July. I’ve been playing with a variety of mixed media, pen and ink, watercolour, gouache, and of course bringing it al together on my wonderful, beautiful, delicious mac. I am completely in love ...
Textile design by Joel Dewberry
Whilst on this little thread of textile design for crafting and quilting, I thought I’d showcase some of the gorgeous patterns by Joel Dewberry. I know I said crafting and quilting, but I think his fabrics are also suited to homewares, accessories and some fashion items too, they are just beautiful, gorgeous colour palettes, simple ...
New textile design collection by Lizzy House
Do any of you follow the textile design blog trueup? Its a fantastic blog with some really beautiful references for those interested in beautiful textiles. Recently I saw this post on Lizzy House‘s new collection there and thought I’d share some snapshots of her latest collection with you. Lizzy has been in the textile industry ...
And the winner is….. Heather Jessup!
Hello lovely people, our lucky winner is Heather Jessup, congratulations Heather! Sage tote coming your way. Thanks for being a part of our comp Heather, I hope you love your new accessory, I’ll contact you personally to arrange delivery. Oh, and lets say a huge thanks to Fiona from 4 Leaf Clover for her generosity, head ...
Competition time! Win a gorgeous sling or tote bag from 4 Leaf Clover!
Thank you Fiona from 4 Leaf Clover for being so generous! I have a beautiful giveaway for all you design loving women, a stunning sling bag or tote bag of your choice out of the range pictured below. Awesome huh? Just comment on this blog post along with the bag you would like and the ...









