As I try to write this post I have trouble articulating how much the Quilts of Gee's Bend have inspired me. I was first introduced to the beautiful collection of quilts while studying textile design in college. To this day, I start to get butterflies of excitement when I begin to really look at them. The quilts are a… Continue reading What Inspires: Quilts of Gee’s Bend
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Ashley’s Adventures in Crochet: Building on a Blank Slate
While I'm not the most (or even third most) creative person in our design office (there are four of us, in case you're wondering), I do enjoy a pattern that allows for a bit of customization. Sutton, a simple, single-crochet bolster pillow from our new collection is the perfect example. When I first saw the… Continue reading Ashley’s Adventures in Crochet: Building on a Blank Slate
Amy’s Thread: Ultra Alpaca MKAL Color Inspiration
Growing up, I spent a lot of happy summer days sitting in my paternal grandmother's sewing room. She was a talented quilter with an eye for juxtapositions of colors and patterns. I've never felt like I've achieved her level of boldness or brilliance at this but I love the adventure of creating colorways. If I… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Ultra Alpaca MKAL Color Inspiration
Amy’s Thread: Anna Zilboorg Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Eileen, the winner of our Splendid Apparel by Anna Zilboorg (XRX, 2015) giveaway! Thank you so much to everyone who commented! There were so many great recommendations that I thought I'd recap the recurring themes from the comments for you - 3 authors in particular that came up over and over again. Several of… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Anna Zilboorg Giveaway Winner
What Inspires: Thoughts of Home
Growing up, I moved a lot. With each new place we would unpack the boxes, hang the quilts and paintings on the wall, and make the beds with lots of blankets and pillows. Textiles that my mom made and collected were a huge part of what made a new strange place a home. I love how handmade blankets,… Continue reading What Inspires: Thoughts of Home
Amy’s Thread: Squam’s Inspiration
In the last two weeks, I traveled from Rhode Island to Columbus, Ohio for TNNA, the knitting industry trade show, back to Rhode Island and then to the Squam Art Workshops retreat in Holderness, New Hampshire. If you've been following the Amy's Thread link for a while, you might remember my post last June about my… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: Squam’s Inspiration
What Inspires: Ladies of Soul and Disco
Music has a tendency to inspire me in many ways. It holds memories, improves my concentration and helps a shy girl like me get up from my seat and boogie down on the dance floor. When the design team and I first saw Berroco Mixer, a soft, shimmering yarn made from different materials fused together, we immediately… Continue reading What Inspires: Ladies of Soul and Disco
What Inspires: Wyeth’s Wind from the Sea
If someone was to ask me today who my favorite American painters is, I might pause because it is a tough question, but ultimately, I know I would say Andrew Wyeth. Son of the infamous illustrator, N.C. Wyeth, Andrew was raised in a family that encouraged imagination and creativity. He painted for the majority of his… Continue reading What Inspires: Wyeth’s Wind from the Sea
Amy’s Thread: What to Wear with Louise
Louise is one of my favorite pieces in the spring 2015 collection because it is such a versatile, wearable cardi. In booklet#355 Berroco Fiora, we created a beachy, romantic outfit. To recreate this timeless look, slip on a vintage style linen dress, some simple sandals and maybe personalize with a bauble or two. Louise features one… Continue reading Amy’s Thread: What to Wear with Louise
Emily Explains: Knit From the Red Carpet
When I was a little girl I absolutely loved the Oscars. At the time, I was too young to really know what movies or actors were being honored. I only cared about one thing - the red carpet and the designers. Valentino, Oscar de la Renta, Givenchy and Armani, are the names that stuck with… Continue reading Emily Explains: Knit From the Red Carpet
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