I’ve been on another vintage textile search again lately. It’s the first of the year & I need to stock up my studio with some new finds to use for ideas that I have. I’m craving the bright, bold colors of the ’50’s, ’60’s, &’70’s to brighten up these dreary weather days. On one of my late night searches, I ran across Jane Foster’s website and I instantly became a fan of her work with textiles.
Jane is a designer from the UK who has combined her love of drawing, screen printing & vintage fabrics from the ’50’- 70’s to create gorgeous cushions, totes, dolls, tea towels, & more. I love her use of cheerful designs and her vintage fabric collection is amazing!
Oh, what I would give to get a peek into her fabric stash! It must be pretty terrific. I admit, I bought a cool vintage cushion so I could have some of her happy vintage textiles in our home. If you are a vintage fabric junkie like me, you might want to check out her blog and her shops here & here. They will definitely give you a punch of cheerful color! Happy Fabric Friday! {all photos property of Jane Foster}
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Make mine Mid-Century
22 January 2011Have you seen her recent work on her 'scandinavian-style' donna cover!
I'm liking it … I'm trying to replicate with some Moomin fabric … I'm not being too successful.
Ms Foster is extremely talented!
Make mine Mid-Century
22 January 2011Have you seen her recent work on her 'scandinavian-style' donna cover!
I'm liking it … I'm trying to replicate with some Moomin fabric … I'm not being too successful.
Ms Foster is extremely talented!
KLT
22 January 2011Yep, I did see her quilt she is working on. It's beautiful! I know, her work makes me happy. 🙂 I was glad to have stumbled on it. Have a nice weekend Carmel!
KLT
22 January 2011Yep, I did see her quilt she is working on. It's beautiful! I know, her work makes me happy. 🙂 I was glad to have stumbled on it. Have a nice weekend Carmel!
SodaPopGirl
22 January 2011What a brilliant post! I adore the bright colors. So wonderful to brighten up a modern home with just a couple of these… could base a room around them. xo
SodaPopGirl
22 January 2011What a brilliant post! I adore the bright colors. So wonderful to brighten up a modern home with just a couple of these… could base a room around them. xo
SodaPopGirl
22 January 2011What a brilliant post! I adore the bright colors. So wonderful to brighten up a modern home with just a couple of these… could base a room around them. xo
ChantaleP
23 January 2011These remind me of my early childhood! Especially that orange floral fabric. Wow, now all I need to see are those avocado coloured kitchen appliances. hehe! Loving those bunny plushies.. so which one did you get?