Hi Everyone!
We’re staying busy here! Because we are one, stuck at home and two, focusing on patterns and fabrics this month, we wanted to share something with you that was shared with us! Schumacher made some AWESOME coloring book pages and now is the best time to color! Click the button below to go to our Fabrics + Patterns Pinterest page and print out the coloring book pages! We would love to see what you come up with, so send us your designs, we would love to share them!
Also, a little history about each one, because patterns are so much more than just being pretty.
IKAT // Terence Ikat
Ikat, (pronounced ‘ee-KAHT’) is a Malaysian word meaning “to tie” or “to bind”. They are made by dying the threads before the fabric is woven. The threads (usually cotton or linen) are tied tightly together and dipped into dye. This process makes fabrics look a bit hazy or uneven.
Midcentury // BLOMMEN
This fabric is simple, clean, and minimal. It is a mid-century print largely inspired by the Scandinavian movement through the 1950’s. Although this period of design was heavy on wood and natural pallets, it was also known for it’s pops of color. If you like this type of design style check out: Josef Frank, Jens Risom, and Arne Jacobsen—to name a few.
MYTHOLOGICAL // GIOVE
Schumacher has a line of hand-drawn work by firm Charlap Hyman & Herro. It’s collection ranges from snakes and stars to clouds pierced with Cupid’s arrows. Dreamy in tone and story, it goes to show how inspired we can all be by the fairytales and stories we know so well.
Japanese Motif // Lotus Garden
This pattern dates back to the 1920’s—during the Art Deco period. These patterns are known for being ornate, lavish and intricate. Japan’s take on Art Deco was very much inspired by their Shang-Dynasty period. Which references familiar birds, oriental flowers and plants, and animal motifs. It is classic, without being traditional.
Click the button, it will lead you to our Pinterest page, the fabrics and the coloring pages are there for you to print!
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