patterns...

Busy reading about fabric design and starting to make a few. I think I will make a lot more and then pick some to make into collections. Large pattern, small pattern and some coordinating things like stripes or dots or something.

I am enjoying all parts of this... the thinking, the reading, the designing. I did send the top 2 off to be made into postcards. So maybe there will be an etsy store somewhere along the way. The red one could make fun flannel pjs or a Christmas card.

I am really having fun with this and it occurred to me why. I've spent the last 10+ years making alphabet and illustration fonts but had very little reason to actually use them on anything. So I have this wonderful library of work to use.... more to come on Monday. Have a great weekend!

books on fabric design

  i've always LOVED fabric and have a sewing machine and can sew. I don't really love to sew though but I do like fabric. I've looked at patterned fabrics since my Mom taught me to sew when I was quite young.

My last font Flower & Leaf Borders font does verge on textile design. So I've decided I am done making fonts for this year and will spend some time exploring fabric design.

I just finished this book which is a wealth of knowledge. She explains the process from beginning to end.

And I am ready to start reading this book, which looks equally interesting and full of great information.

I've started playing around with some patterns and may share those later in the week. Where this takes me I have no idea. I'd love to license some designs to a fabric company, I may also use my patterns on postcards and offer them in bundles. So that may mean an etsy store. I just don't know yet but this is all a lot of fun.

If you are at all interested in fabric design you can get these books here.