The World of Kitsch - Filed under 'fabric'

4 Apr 2012

Reproduction 70's Fabric

I bought this fat quarter today, even though I cannot sew. I couldn't resist the design.

27 Sep 2010

Michael Miller Christmas Fabrics

First off a hello to those from the BA Fashion fabrics & accessories, plus textile design course at De Montfort university, Leicester. My blog has been put on your reading list for this year, so I hope you enjoy!

Christmas crafters will already be at work making their homemade presents for this year's holidays. If you are looking for some retro flair, I'd point you in the direction of Michael Miller (once again).

He also has some older fabric designs with fairies & the like, not my cup of tea.

26 Sep 2010

Lucienne Day Print Converse

Jack Purcell for Converse, reproduction of a mid-century Lucienne Day print.
I've only ever come across these on US eBay.

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27 Jul 2010

Michael Miller's Reproduction Retro Illustrated Fabrics

I bang on about Michael Miller a lot on here, but he really is my absolute favourite current fabric designer.

He manages to produce charming, nostalgic prints time & time again. Searching his name on eBay throws at me dozens of designs I would adore as curtains, cushion covers, duvet sets etc etc.

I've made a little pact with myself that whenever we buy a house (we currently rent), I will learn to use a sewing machine at last to make all the furnishings from scratch. I do envy all the crafty ladies I know, it's a skill I've never picked up.

Here is a small selection of Michael Miller's illustrated fabrics. I will blog a selection of his straightforward, but still spot-on retro designs later in the week.

Apologies for poor photo quality, I'm just taking eBay screen shots from my iPhone.