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  • Inspired by Spring Couture 2017

Inspired by Spring Couture 2017

January 26th, 2017|Categories: Inspiration|Tags: , , , |

The Spring 2017 Couture shows are debuting in Paris this week! We wanted to highlight a few of our favorite looks so far from fashion’s finest runways. 

Atelier Versace

  • Our Favorite Greenery Prints

Our Favorite Greenery Prints

January 24th, 2017|Categories: Inspiration|Tags: , , , , |

The biggest design news of the year surfaced a few weeks ago - the announcement of Pantone's 2017 color of the year. The winner was Greenery, a zesty hue reminding us of the refreshment of spring and the hope that new life brings.

  • What We’re Loving: Animal Prints

What We’re Loving: Animal Prints

January 21st, 2017|Categories: Inspiration|Tags: , , |

If you noticed our Natural Instincts collection earlier this week, you know we're feeling a little wild at WeaveUp HQ. From leopard spots to snake skin and crocodile hide - the natural world represents an incredible source of pattern design inspiration. Today, we delve into some of the key moments in the story behind the animal print!

  • Textile Design Guide: Traditional vs. Transitional

Textile Design Guide: Traditional vs. Transitional

January 19th, 2017|Categories: Inspiration|Tags: , , |

This week we are wrapping up our series of commonly confused design styles. Read on below to learn about the Traditional and Transitional styles, and shop some of our favorite fabrics.

  • Meet Our Upholstery Fabrics

Meet Our Upholstery Fabrics

January 17th, 2017|Categories: Inspiration|Tags: , , |

Here at WeaveUp HQ, we love watching our fabrics bring your designs to life. We're proud of all of our fabrics, but we're especially fond of our upholstery-grade fabrics: Heavy Linen Texture, Velvet, Sparkle Chenille, and Matte Chenille.

  • Textile Design Guide: Contemporary vs. Modern

Textile Design Guide: Contemporary vs. Modern

January 12th, 2017|Categories: Inspiration|Tags: , , |

Last week we explored two commonly confused art movements as they relate to textile design: Art Nouveau and Art Deco. This week, we’re continuing this series and discussing the difference between Contemporary and Modern. Read on to learn more!

  • Textile Design Guide: Art Nouveau vs. Art Deco

Textile Design Guide: Art Nouveau vs. Art Deco

January 5th, 2017|Categories: Inspiration|Tags: , , |

For this week's edition of our Textile Design Guide, we are exploring two distinct yet easily confused design movements: Art Nouveau & Art Deco. Spanning from the late 19th century into the early 20th, these two movements accentuated the Industrial Revolution, the prosperity that followed, and the growing embrace of modernism. Read on to learn more!

  • Textile Design Guide: Organic & Camouflage

Textile Design Guide: Organic & Camouflage

December 22nd, 2016|Categories: Inspiration|Tags: , , |

This week's Textile Design Guide will be exploring a softer side of textile design: organic and camouflage designs. Read on to learn more!

  • Textile Design Guide: Moire & Tapestry

Textile Design Guide: Moire & Tapestry

December 15th, 2016|Categories: Inspiration|Tags: , , |

Our Textile Design Guide is back this week with some classic textile techniques: moire & tapestry.

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Peter the Great, painted by Paul Delaroche, wearing a sash of watered silk.

  • Textile Design Guide: Batik, Ikat, and Ombré

Textile Design Guide: Batik, Ikat, and Ombré

December 8th, 2016|Categories: Inspiration|Tags: , , |

This week we're discussing a few textile favorites: batik, ikat, and ombré. Read on to learn more in this week's installment of our Textile Design Guide!