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  • WeaveUp Introduces the Huesteria Collection, color map

Announcing the Huesteria Collection

April 29th, 2016|Categories: Inspiration, Updates|Tags: , , , |

Here at WeaveUp, we believe in the power of color. Color can transform a space, change your mood, or brighten your day. The more we worked with our Huesteria™ Palette, the more we felt the good vibes this gorgeous color grid exudes, and an idea sparked. What if we could take our favorite color palette out into the world, everyday? The Huesteria™ Apparel Collection was born. Huesteria Scarf

  • WeaveUp reaches 10,000 designs

10,000 Designs and Counting!

April 28th, 2016|Categories: Updates|Tags: , , |

We are thrilled to announce that our Design Library has reached an exciting milestone. There are now over 10,000 fabric patterns in our Library. This includes both original uploaded artwork and published color or repeat derivatives of these designs. This means there are now over 10,000 designs you can shop, print, feel inspired by, quilt with, refresh your dining room drapes with... the possibilities are endless! Stop settling for store bought fabric or prints that are too big or too small - WeaveUp allows you to create the repeat, color, and scale you need to make your finished product look perfect. This could not have been possible without you, our users, embracing the products and tools we've built. We want to offer a big THANK YOU to our community of textile artists, crafters, designers, industry professionals, and fabric shoppers alike.

  • Designer Interview Brandy Evans-Moore with WeaveUp

Featured Artist: Brandy Evans-Moore

April 27th, 2016|Categories: Featured Artists|Tags: |

Meet Brandy Evans-Moore: with a degree in textile design and 10 years working in the industry, she knows her way around a pattern.  We chat about her experience, her love of antiques, and how she likes to enjoy a flea market stroll in this installment of our Featured Artist series.

  • Designer Jen Panepinto interview with WeaveUp

Featured Artist: Jen Panepinto

April 15th, 2016|Categories: Featured Artists|Tags: |

Meet Jen Panepinto in the latest installment of our Featured Artist series.  Read on to learn what textiles she treasures above all else and how her high school purchases still manage to inspire her.

  • Gina Bacon Kerr Designer Interview with WeaveUp

Featured Artist: Gina Bacon Kerr

April 6th, 2016|Categories: Featured Artists|Tags: |

Influenced by her home state of Hawaii and years working in the interior design field, Gina Bacon Kerr uses watercolor and printmaking to create lush textile designs.  Read on to meet Gina in this week's installment of our Featured Artist series. Gina Bacon Kerr 3

  • Blackout Curtains WeaveUp

4 Reasons to Use Blackout Curtains

March 30th, 2016|Categories: Inspiration|Tags: , |

Have you ever had a street light parked outside your window? Ever wished for a few more hours of darkness on a sunny Saturday morning? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then blackout curtains should be added to your decorating hack list. Most people don’t realize that blackout curtains do so much more than just keep light out. Read on to learn other benefits of this versatile fabric. Curtain Long

  • Interview with Designer Laura LaFrance on WeaveUp

Featured Artist: Laura Lafrance

March 23rd, 2016|Categories: Featured Artists|Tags: |

With an affinity for color and contrast, artist Laura Lafrance creates eye-catching patterns.  Learn about what inspires her in the first installment of our Featured Artist series.

  • How to set up an engaging profile with WeaveUp

Create an Engaging Profile to Get More Followers

March 18th, 2016|Categories: Design Basics, Tips & Tricks|Tags: |

Your WeaveUp profile is how other users get to know you. This is a place to show off your personality, link to your website, and Tack inspiring designs from our Library.  Having an engaging profile creates a personal connection with other WeaveUp members, which can result in more sales of your designs and more followers. Make the most of your profile with our tips, after the jump. Screen Shot 2016-03-17 at 12.53.33 PM

  • Design Descriptions for WeaveUP

Design Descriptions Make Your Patterns Pop

March 16th, 2016|Categories: Design Basics, Tips & Tricks|Tags: , |

A design description on WeaveUp should do two things: help other users find your designs using keyword searches and provide potential buyers with an emotional connection to a pattern. We'll walk you through how to craft an optimized description with a few quick tips after the jump.

  • How to create a monochromatic design

How To Create a Quick Monochromatic Colorway

March 4th, 2016|Categories: Tips & Tricks, Design Basics|Tags: , , , |

Not sure how to tackle color customization? Start with a monochromatic color scheme - we show you how in four steps.