What We’re Loving: Op Art
Last month, renowned optical artist Julian Stanczak passed away. To honor his memory, we're delving into Stanczak’s journey and the story behind the resurgent optical illusion design trend. Read on!
A Colorway Collection!
If you're familiar with WeaveUp, you've probably heard about our color customization technology. Most designs in our library can be color edited to fit your exact needs. To showcase the power of our customization technology, we thought we'd flex our creative muscles and create a unique collection - a single design in lots of colorways. Read on to see the whole collection!
Textile Design Guide: Stripes
Spring is in full bloom and here at the WeaveUp office we’ve got sun, sand, and sea on our mind.When creating our latest seasonal collection (inspired by said sun, sand, and sea), we began to ponder - how did the stripe pattern first came to be associated with nautical endeavors? Today, our Textile Design Guide picks back up with an investigation into the surprising backstory behind the simple stripe! Read on!
Textile Design Guide: Sheila Hicks
This week we continue our Women's History Month series with a closer look at the incredible work of fiber artist, Sheila Hicks. While Hicks is not strictly a textile designer, she helped pave the way for a more open-minded investigation of the arbitrary divide between traditional crafts and those deemed professional arts. As such, we honor Hicks for her role in bringing a greater understanding and appreciation to the genre of fiber and fabric as a whole.
Textile Design Guide: Armi Ratia + Marimekko
In honor of women’s history month, our textile design guide will be profiling some of the fundamental female figures in the fabric/fiber trade. Today, we put the spotlight on Armi Ratia, the brainchild behind iconic Finnish design house, Marimekko.
Inspired by PFW 2017
The fashion frenzy of Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear has finally drawn to a close! Rounding out the season, the Paris runway shows brought high drama, incredible production, and some major designer talent. One of the most intriguing trends on the catwalk this past week was the use of patterned sheer fabrics. Read on to see our favorite picks PLUS a quick DIY for creating your own sheer look!
Designing in the Digital Age with Brenda Houston
When designer Brenda Houston approached WeaveUp about printing her stunning photographs on fabric, we nearly fainted. Brenda Houston is a renowned designer, known for her uniquely stunning gemstone photographs, furniture, and accessories. We picked Brenda's brain about the state of the industry, what keeps her driven, and how digital printing is changing everything. Read on!
Inspired by MFW Fall 2017
Don't worry if you're not keeping up with Fashion Month. We've got you. The Milan runway shows have officially wrapped. One of our favorite trends on the Italian catwalks this past week was the preponderance of applique details. We love how these refined “patches” looked when superimposed upon other patterns, textures, and colors. We'll show you how to create your own chic custom patches, but first let’s take a look at some of the MFW runway shows for designer inspiration!
Textile Design Guide: The Quilters of Gee’s Bend
This past weekend, our Textile Design Guide featured the inspiring stories of two 19th century textile entrepreneurs. Today we’ll spotlight the modern success of the black quilting community of Gee’s Bend.
Textile Design Guide: Elizabeth Keckley & Harriet Powers
The past few months our Textile Design Guide has been delving into the complicated and fascinating stories behind the fabric industry. In honor of Black History Month we’re spotlighting two of the many black artists, craftspeople, and laborers who have made contributions to the textile industry.
Today, we explore the historical legacy of two of America’s premier black textile artists. These two incredible women were born into slavery in the American South. Their work is on display in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
