These allow you to make marks on the top and then sew over them, or temporarily attach the fabric with masking tape and stitch along the edge.

Terrazzo tile has come back in a big way in recent years. These fun multicolored tiles add retro style that looks fresh in modern interiors like this space from Pluck Kitchens.

A certain species of mussel native to the Mediterranean Sea produces small quantities of a silk-like fiber. Residents of Taranto, Italy have domesticated these mussels, and this town produces small quantities of sea silk fabric, which is also called “mussel silk.”

Sometimes also called wadding, quilt batting refers to the layer between the quilt top and the backing. Cotton and polyester and oft-used materials for batting.

Made to show patriotism, these quilts are sometimes also called flag quilts because that’s the symbol that often appears on them. Patriotic quilts typically commemorate special events in a nation’s history.

Repurpose your sunroom with a coat of paint and comfortable seating to turn it into a game room. Kate Marker Interiors outfitted this cottage sunroom with a comfy couch and chairs and a round table for board games and rainy day tea breaks.

The majority of textile design focuses on creating beautiful fabrics used in clothing, footwear, and accessories. Textile designers research current trends, experiment with fabrics and designs, draw sketches, and use compute software to create the finished product.

So there you have it, everything you need to know about textile designing. Whether you’re just starting out as a textile designer, or have been in the industry for years, there’s always something new to learn and appreciate about this creative craft.

Certain types of quilting require specific equipment. Here are some general guidelines for sewing machines and quilting.

If there’s one thing that makes textile design stand out from other forms of art, it’s its multiple elements. Each element can be manipulated to create stunning works of art.

Other times, it has an ergonomic design so it’s more comfortable to hold when cutting. You may notice that these implements look like pizza cutters.

I like to think of this block-making method as “quilting origami.” You fold the fabric in different ways to form interesting shapes.

Midcentury modern furniture is a timeless choice for a dining room. A small light wood drop leaf table and chairs fills the space in this London dining room from Emilie Fournet Interiors like a glove, while a vintage pendant read more and framed posters enhance the vintage feel.

By the way, getting a rotary cutter doesn’t mean you should toss your sewing scissors altogether. Both have their uses, so it’s good to keep both tools within easy reach.