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Rachel Cave ~ BEAUTIFUL FABRIC PATTERNS!

September 11, 2012 by Bethany Sy

I’m pretty embarrassed by my lack-of-knowledge in the fabric designer scene. Until very recently, the only designer I could have rattled off is Amy Butler… who doesn’t love Amy Butler? Nobody, that’s who.

Well, a few weeks ago I discovered Orla Kiely and talked about her awesome patterns HERE, and just this morning I discovered the ravishing and GORGEOUS work of London artist Rachel Cave.

Feast your eyes:

Rachel Cave Prints

I’m so overjoyed… I am absolutely IN LOVE with these prints.

I stumbled upon them this morning when I was doing a Google Image search for ‘fabric patterns’ looking for something inspiring I could use for an upcoming project, and that’s when I saw this. It made my whole body feel all tingly.

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I’m thinking I’ll be getting right to work, using this CRAZY-AWESOME fabric pattern as inspiration. I love the colors, I love the whimsy, and for some reason… I’m totally obsessed with that tear-drop shape lately.

Speaking of colors, what would you call those orang-ish-red tear-drop-shaped flower petals? They’re not quite pink enough to be corral or salmon. Persimmon maybe? I should have finished design school… HEHE!

Do y’all know of any other designers that you know I’d love? I’m begging you to share!

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About Bethany Sy

Nick and Bethany Sy are the creative free-spirits behind DIY/Lifestyle blog, Reality Daydream. They recently purchased a historic mansion and have been documenting the ups and downs of renovation and making this home their own... all while sharing tips and tutorials along the way! When they found themselves in the trenches of infertility, they started a journey that would prove to be their most important DIY project ever, and have 3 beautiful girls to show for it. <3

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Comments

  1. 5

    Rachel Cave says

    February 11, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    Hi there, I’ve just spotted this lovely little write up. Im so pleased you like my work!
    Rachel x

    Reply
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      Bethany @ Sawdust and Embryos says

      February 11, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      Oh my gosh! Rachel Cave! Thanks soooo much for commenting. 🙂 Did you see the secretary desk that I painted using your flower pattern as inspiration?! It’s still my favorite piece of furniture in our whole house. You’re such an amazing designer! Thanks for the inspiration!
      https://realitydaydream.com/2012/09/secretary-part-2-multi-stenciling-you.html

      Reply
  2. 7

    Ahliah says

    September 13, 2012 at 1:27 am

    A local artist herer in Green Bay WI has her art put on fabric here:

    http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/1081872

    Really cool stuff. Maybe you could make your own designs too?

    Love your creativity!

    Reply
  3. 8

    nicole says

    September 12, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/fuo/3223471505.html

    Have you seen this on CL? I feel like you could do something awesome with this one! For only $30!

    Reply
  4. 9

    Emily says

    September 12, 2012 at 1:45 am

    Safavieh has really beautiful ikat rugs. The colors and patterns are awesome.

    Reply
  5. 10

    Nate Klinge says

    September 11, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    Marimekko is pretty popular.

    Reply

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