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Inspiration

Fabric Designers – Names to Know

March 15, 2018

Carolyn Friedlander - Carkai fabric swatchesThe fabric industry can feel a little opaque sometimes. I get lots of emails from textile design students who are looking for advice, and I totally relate to that thirst for knowledge. There’s tons of info out there about talented fabric designers, but if you don’t know any famous textile designers’ names, it can be tough to know where to start.

I put together a list of my favorite contemporary textile designers, so that an artist interested in becoming a textile designer, or looking to learn how to become a fabric designer will find some inspiration. While some of these fabric designers’ names might not be the most recognizable in the textile industry, they’re certainly up-and-coming designers to watch out for. The textile designers’ websites are linked, so you can check out more of their work, and get inspired to sew!…

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Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: Arroyo Fabric, fabric, fabric design, fabric designers, linen, pattern, quilts, sewing

February Inspiration

February 26, 2018

Bright beautiful kitchen - Sonoma County house tourFebruary has been a busy month already, as I’ve been diving into some spring cleaning projects at home, and in the studio. This gorgeous kitchen from a house tour on Coco + Kelley caught my eye… The light! Those beautiful pots! The perfect linen towel near the stove!

Here are a few more things that have my brain buzzing this month:

I was a guest on the Right After Breakfast podcast, and our conversation was a good one. We talked about the pull of social media, and how it can derail creative progress.

Have you ever tried Apartment Therapy’s January Cure? It’s turned into a February Cure for me, since January was filled with tons of travel. I love their daily assignments, it helps keep me on track with my spring cleaning goals.

I’ve been sharing highlights from QuiltCon on Instagram Stories, if you’re curious!

Don’t miss our lavender sachet sale! There are just a handful left, and they’ll be retired after this season.

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Modern Quilts Made with Arroyo

February 19, 2018

Modern Quilt made with Arroyo FabricIn honor of QuiltCon, the modern quilt exhibition happening this weekend in Pasadena, I wanted to share some of my favorite modern quilts made with Arroyo fabric! …

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Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: Arroyo Fabric, diy, fabric, made with Arroyo, quilts, sewing

Minimalist Small Space Living

February 14, 2018

Minimalist Small Space livingThis week I was completely mesmerized as I read about the Mayes family and their unique home. This family of six lives within 250 sq ft inside a converted school bus, and the interior is unbelievably beautiful! I was delighted to see that they own a couple Cotton & Flax pieces, too, which just adds to the minimalist charm of their cozy living quarters.

Small Space living roomI spy a Grid tea towel on their oven, and a Hills + Valleys pillow on the sofa!

See the whole tour of their home on Apartment Therapy!

Filed Under: Inspiration, Interior Design

January Inspiration

January 25, 2018

Black and white bedroom decor - Cotton & Flax inspirationSo inspired by the gorgeous black and white decor in Lauren Memarian‘s home. Her ability to keep her plants healthy is admirable, too. As if I weren’t already in love, I spy a Cotton & Flax Zig Zag pillow on her bed!

A few other things that sparked my imagination this month:

Loved seeing the NY Times feature Justina’s recipe for a feel good home.

Are you doing any spring cleaning? Ashley from The Gold Hive KonMari-ed her closet, and shared the process on Instagram Live.

Listening to Jessica’s Marbury Mix in the studio as we speak.

Really transfixed by the connections between quilters and abstract expressionists! If you live in NYC, I’d recommend going to see this show before it closes this weekend!

Picked up a copy of The Secret Lives of Color at the library, going to dive in this weekend!

 

Filed Under: #patternathome, Inspiration, Print and Pattern

More Arroyo Projects

January 22, 2018

Arroyo fabric from Cotton & FlaxI continue to be impressed by the amazing Arroyo projects popping up in my Instagram feed. It’s amazing to see how many talented makers have used my fabrics in their work in the year since Arroyo has been released! Here’s a few of my favorite recent projects:…

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Filed Under: DIY, Inspiration Tagged With: Arroyo Fabric, fabric, linen, made with Arroyo, sewing

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