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Friday Quick Links!




1. Captivated by Laura Mckellar’s charming and quirky work via Patternbank
2. These bag cabinets are a pretty neat idea via Poppytalk
3. If only I could do this to my walls via The Artful Desperado
4. Tasha Lewis’ lovely butterfly street art via The Design Ark
5. Street barriers & roadblocks turned into larger than life jewelry via Honestly WTF
6. Beyond clever ice cream posters via Plenty of Colour
7. David Mach sculpts with wire coat hangers via Colossal
8. Anne Ten Donkelaar creates with pressed flowers & paper cutouts via Trendland
9. Lusting over these fantastic pieces of Nemadji pottery via Miss Moss
10. Cheeky DIY sticker bag, reminds me of childhood sticker collections via Style Bubble
11. Musical stairs! via Artsy Forager
12. Loving Claire Oswalt’s wooden “paper doll” style sculptures via The Jealous Curator

Contributed by Emily Gup

August 31, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Trend: 2nd Life Canvas Alterations




As a big appreciator of fine art, street art, kid’s scrawl and anything artistic or imaginative, it’s easy to understand why I’d be drawn to these mixed media works. Used more for playful retail installations than statement pieces, each classical painting aids in quirky modern messaging.

I snapped the exit sign while enroute to the restroom at the Zetter Townhouse last Fall amidst a meeting with the Think Work Play team. TWP is a London-based editorial collective that celebrates London’s artistic community. If you haven’t already, have a look at their site- it’s a rabbit hole of inspiration. The spectacle-punctured imagery below is housed at Selima, the Italian optics store on Wooster St in lower Manhattan.

If you’re not too uptight or worried about the imperfections that can come from a few creative missteps, I’d recommend visiting your local thrift store and getting crafty.

 

August 28, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

DIY: How to make a Tablet Protector




For all of you design-crafters out there, we have a treat today from our Paris-based DIY contributor, Tiffany Iung. Follow along and let us know if you end up making one for yourself (send photos too)! – Shayna

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I waited a long time to get a Bamboo tablet. Now that I have it, I treat it like a little baby. I thought it only right to make a pretty pocket to keep it safe. I had high hopes of making a fancy closure, but when I finished the first part of sewing I realized I was happy with the simplicity of the fold over closure. I figured the proportions of this pocket could be adapted to keep any of your goodies safe and sound.

Materials :

1. thin cotton padding (about 1/2 cm thick), cut into a 56 cm x 21 cm rectangle

2. fabric for exterior (I used this LUCY DAISY C TANA LAWN Liberty Art Fabric), cut into a 112 cm x 24 cm rectangle

3. fabric for interior (lining), cut into a 56 cm x 21 cm rectangle

4. basic sewing materials (color-coordinated thread for top stitch and bobbin)

5. sewing machine or materials for hand-sewing

 Process:

1. Fold cotton padding and lining fabric pieces in half, the lining fabric wrong-side out. Line up folded edges (this will be the bottom of the pocket).

2. Sew along sides, leaving a 1/2 cm seam allowance.

*Turn work inside out. This is the padded lining.

3. Fold exterior fabric right-sides together, leaving a 24 cm allowance for the top flap of the envelope). Place padded lining on folded portion, again sewing sides with a 1/2 cm allowance.

*Turn right-side out. Body is finished.

4. For the Top Flap portion of fabric fold 1/2 cm seams and press flat with iron. Fold again at halfway point (the seams you just folded should be tucked inside, making a clean rectangle).

5. Sew along side seams.

(I wanted to say thanks to Eva Black, on Emmadime, for inspiration from her Top-Notch Type series. I’ve been introduced to so many cool fonts, including this one, thanks to her!) – Tiffany Iung

 

August 27, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Friday Quick Links!




1. Geishas on the beach via Flavorwire
2. New geometric paper art from Matthew Shlian via Colossal
3. Mary Katrantzou’s umbrella will have you hankering for a rainy day via Kayture
4. Rooting for this concept color-by-number lamp Design Crush
5. Delighted by Ania Wawrzkowicz’s “Tablecloth” series via The Artful Desperado
6. Sarah Gee’s drawing machine and supremely steady hand via The Jealous Curator
7. Adoring the fantastic bugs in Uniqlo’s lookbook via Miss Moss
8. Diggable DIY version of a Lulu Guinness clutch via Court and Hudson
9. Intriguing editorial feature by photographer Pierre Debusschere via Trendland
10. Raw Color’s show signage for the “Eating by Design” exhibition via Plenty of Colour
11. A fan of J. Crew’s Liberty of London limited edition shirts via Honestly WTF
12. Love Pernille Snedker Hansen’s marbled wood flooring via Patternbank

Contributed by Emily Gup

August 24, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Textile Tutorials in Helsinki




If any of you happen to be following along on instagram, you’ll know that I’m traveling at the moment – in the northern european capitals of Helsinki & Tallinn. As a result, Pattern Pulp postings will be a bit light up until Labor Day.

The past two weeks have been somewhat manic, as I’ve been packing up ship (we’re moving to a new apartment next week!), adding finishing touches to several month-long projects and preparing for this textile & trend trip abroad.

So back to the purpose of this post. Helsinki is having quite the year. They’ve been named the Design Capital of 2012 and the essence of the title rings true throughout the city. Everywhere you go, from the local pizza shop to the hardware store to window decals for skis, books & umbrellas, you’ll notice a strong appreciation for graphic and surface design.

One of my first stops was to Johanna Gullichsen‘s Textile Craft & Design shop. While geometric patterns are extremely popular throughout Finland, Gullichsen’s fabrics carry a durable, branded timelessness that’s easily translated to home decor.

The flagship store sells pillows, bags, chair cushions, trays and the original fabric (a somewhat common trait in Helsinki). One of my favorite pieces (that unfortunately won’t be making it through customs) is the upholstered collage chair. Overall the designs swing both masculine or feminine – a respectable and often complicated feat for any pattern and fabric maker.

 

August 23, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Gone to Lunch, Friendship Style




We’ve all had those days- the ones that are never-ending, where all you need is a pick-me-up to tackle the afternoon to-do list. The other day, I noticed a few peculiar (read: awesome) photos in my instagram feed from my friend Kristine. Her and her co-worker, Katie from Bitly, decided to spice up their lunch break with a trip to Anthropologie, and behold, the tumblr, Gone to Lunch was started. There’s a fun little patterned theme going on here- have a look, Paragon Sports is next!

 

August 22, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Tracking Repetitive + Awesome.
On Instagram.