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ContemporaryTextiles
amyscontemporarytextiles.blogspot.com
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I am currently Studying for a BA (Hons) degree in Textiles at Norwich University College of the Arts. I am now in my 2nd year where I have begun to specialise in embellishments and embroidery. Using such a traditional technique allows me to really develop an understanding, while being innovative within my Practice. I like the concept of having meaning in my work, I am like a story-teller stitching memories and exploring the nostalgia that some fabrics give us.
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Recent S/S 11/12 pattern features on blog...

 http://blog.millielovesr osie.co.uk/ Take a look at Millie Loves Rosies blog and website to see examples of my current collections.............

23 jun 11

interpreting catwalk trends into designs for the highstreet

Inspiration and colour palette from Cacherel, this placement print explores graphic strong floral drawings with hints of colour and texture

05 may 11

Hey ho Sailor

I love the nautical theme thats hit the runway yet again for s/s season, but i wanted to explore it in a different way. Using patriotic colours Ive created a pretty conversational print ideal for chi...

05 may 11

Summer Shades

Cutesy florals in ice cream colours.... perfect for Spring/Summer

05 may 11

Work in progress....

Combining geometrics with florals

04 may 11

sorting out my buttons

I recently brought myself a very nice glass jar which ive filled nicely with an extensive collection of buttons and ribbons that I seem to have accumulated, this little pattern is just a few of my fa...

04 may 11

New Website coming soon....

Ive been busy designing my website and working on some really cute younger girls conversational prints for S/S 12 recently. Using the sunny April weather to inspire me.Hopefully in the next couple of...

04 may 11

Print Workshop

Developing a collection of prints and placement patterns for the high street. This one encorporates similar elements to the previous design, but using a lighter colour pattern and using  a strip...

27 apr 11

Print Workshop

I recently finished a print workshop where I spent time learning how to interpret catwalk designs into commercial prints that are suitable for the high street market. As a childrenswear designer I fo...

27 apr 11

Silk Scarf

The vivid intense colours would also work well in the form of a silk scarf, perfect to wear in your hair, around your neck or simple tied around your handbag.

27 apr 11

Photography florals

I got all inspired over the weekend when I took a walk around my Nans garden. It was full of bright flowers interesting shapes and colours. So I decided to take some photographs with the initial idea...

27 apr 11

Colour Mood Board

Colour Research undertaken for recent freelance work, Exploring colours for childrenswear later phase stories (S/S12) Integrating Womanswear and Childrenswear palettes exploring primary brights and l...

21 mar 11

Spring/Summer 11 Colour Palette

Just putting together some colour research together- looking at Pantones and combinations of pastels mixed with brights. Integrating this with some printsource patterns and illustrations. Oh How I lo...

21 mar 11

Stella McCartney Lauches Kids Range

Stella McCartney recently launched her new childrenswear range. Heres a little snippet of the Spring/Summer wardrobe! Its full of bright colours mixed in with subtle pastels.Her work ranges from simp...

21 mar 11

Colour Envy

I love the Trend Bible, there are so many beautiful colour palettes for Autumn/Winter and some really nice graphic forecasts for childrenswear!Heres a little taster of some of the yummy things the Tr...

21 mar 11

Garment specs Baby/Toddler f/f 11

garment specs for girls toddler range. An idea of how all over pattern can be inserted and translated into garment designs.

28 jan 11

Love Vintage

Taking inspiration from Autumn winter colour forecasts and vintage floral effects these prints have hints of bright colour against more subdued pastel shades.

11 jan 11

Floral Boutique Scarf

11 jan 11

Floral Boutique

Hyperreal and Rave colour palette forecasted for Autumn 11/12Playful, Young and Fun.Deep and intense colours complimented perfectly by the introduction of  soft pastel shadesWould suit simple dr...

11 jan 11

Girls AW 11/12

Baby Girls Composition paletteUsing a cosy palette for Autumn 2011 I integrated a sketchy drawing style with floral elements.The fun and quirky pattern is ideal for younger girls/baby girls.painterly...

11 jan 11

Pretty Little Birdie pattern

Scandinavian Effects, Fall/Winter 10/11 colours. This print would be great on wrapping paper, stationery. Inspiration taking from Stylesights print and graphics forecasts so design has strong fa...

24 nov 10

Fairisle Print

I just adore Fairisle Knitwear! and Its everywhere this winter so in honour of this beautiful knitted trend I thought Id try and re-create some of the bits that I like so much about fairisle knitting...

09 nov 10

I love Make do and Mend

 Playing with some of my line drawings, I added colour to create a cute placement print. Ideal for a design unto stationery or a greetings card......

09 nov 10

Moving into illustrators territory

The first of my greeting cards collection. Using watercolour and pen to design a typically English setting.  Taking inspiration from my daily surroundings and my love of an English Tea party the...

05 nov 10

Playing more with pattern

I love developing my patterns further changing the colour palette, introducing new shapes to manipulate and further an intital idea. This one is an extension of my previous design based on lace curta...

05 nov 10

I just love making patterns

After researching forecasted print and graphics and colours at the design forum I couldnt wait but start designing with the new colours for F/W 110/11 This is a digital design for childrenswear, the ...

05 nov 10

Something quirky and fun..

These are an example of some of the things Ive been making for the shop. Using 100% merino wool to create quirky little creatures with hand embroidered faces and mother of pearl eyes.inside they are ...

05 nov 10

Shop Floor..

Heres a quick peak at our shop floor! we have an exciting array of vintage, screen and digitally printed fabrics! embroidery, tea cosies, soft furnishings and much more...

05 nov 10

Eascefelda Opens..

Eascefelda is now open, the aim is to showcase local and graduate designers. We have a wide range of gifts and textiles for all ages! Recently appearing in the Local paper, the shop has bee...

05 nov 10

"Its raining dogs...."

Copyright Amy Spreull 5.10.10Exploring Printed Graphics with an Illustrative nature. Conversational print with elements of humour. Soft, Refreshing colour scheme with simple hand drawn illustrations ...

05 oct 10

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