Walking the Talk

By L I S A

Sometimes you just have to take that leap and DO SOMETHING rather than keep talking about it! So, when I saw an invitation on the Dwell On Design Conference for up-and-coming textile designers to submit original designs for the new Cloth & Company furniture line of customizable digitally printed fabrics, I swallowed hard and decided … Read More

New Pattern Exploration

By L I S A

More exploration! I have been working on bits and pieces of this pattern idea that falls into the Eclectic Geometric grouping. I wanted this one to be brighter and a bit more on the floral side. I like the scandinavian feel of the color palette which is very on trend right now, but I want … Read More

MOD Wood Burning

By L I S A

Sometimes the most creative ideas come from marrying modern forms to an old technique. How many of you remember playing with Wood Burning as a child? I am always drawn to boxes with a wood burned pattern in antique stores and the retro cowboy images on wood plaques. When I was inking my latest GeoTribal motif, … Read More

Inspired

By L I S A

After a very relaxing and inspiring trip to Seattle, I am regenerating my creative spirit. I was totally captivated by the textures of driftwood and the shapes and forms of the local Indian tribal motifs that I featured in the previous blog post, Serendipity. I am exploring another pattern grouping I am calling GeoTribal as … Read More

Inspired by these alien Jellyfish

By L I S A

Yesterday I had fun at the aquarium and as always, I was drawn to the Jellyfish tanks. These alien life forms are so inspiring. Their movements are a ballet underwater. I was lucky enough to catch this haunting image which looks like an indigo print. It inspired me to add my own bubble print to … Read More

My Irish Shamrock Roots

By L I S A

With a last name like “Gavin” when I was growing up, St. Patrick’s day was a day my dad observed with a religious fervor. Guinness beer (served warm) was his absolute favorite and we all had to have at least one beer on this day. So, in honor to my very Irish dad, I wanted … Read More

New Eclectic Geometric Pattern

By L I S A

I am finally getting back into my creative groove! It has been a long and emotional winter but like my daffodils, I am popping my head out of the ground ready to burst open and soak up the sunshine. My line I am calling Eclectic Geometric will be launching soon. This is a new repeat … Read More

Creative Exploration – Eclectic Geometric

By L I S A

Creativity can be a tricky thing. Sometimes it gets bottled up to the point of bursting. This summer has been a series of large jobs that have dominated my free time and my creative flow. Now, with the start of the school year, the end of summer, and the completion of my work load, my creativity … Read More

New Fabric Design for Where Women Cook and Riley Blake Designs

By L I S A

  So excited about the new introduction of a fabric design line for Where Women Cook and Riley Blake Designs! It is called Ooh La La Fast & French (I got to design the logo too!). Jo Packham of Where Women Create is the genius behind this collaboration. With her magazine, Where Women Cook, Jo understands the growing … Read More

The Cactii are Growing

By L I S A

  I have been having fun finding inspiring forms and patterns within the Cactii family of plants. Also playing around with color and texture to add sophistication and depth. I wanted to share a section of the wall hanging. More to come…

Inspiring Pinecones, a new MODbotanical

By L I S A

I don’t know why, but I have collected pinecones for years. The myriad of shapes and patterns inspire me. I love finding these treasures as I walk through forests wafting with pine scents, each one with its own character. Gina Weathersby shot my collection of pinecones in a beautiful light blue bowl and I was thinking that … Read More