Print, Tuft and Fold (cubed)

You may have heard us say a few times over the last couple of months how hard we’re working at the moment and wondered “on what?” Its also been the reason why the blog has been a little quiet for a while…sorry. It’s not that its been top secret its just that we wanted to get everything right before we let you all know about it.  We are seriously excited though!!

As well as having a stand at this years 100% Design we’ve also been asked by the creative directors Jam Design to put the PTF stamp on the 100% Features Boulevard, a real compliment for us as we’re only exhibiting in 100% Futures for the 2^nd year.

So, what to expect? Well…high impact colour and pattern of course, with a collection of 18 seating cubes in various sizes, from the cute and tiny to the bold and jumbo.

We’ll be producing a collection of seating cubes made up of 3 clusters, each containing 6 cubes, a cluster for each member of PTF. This will include an array of kaleidoscopic-inspired carpet cubes from our carpet master of the group, Claire Alderdice; Print, Tuft and Folds resident printer Zoe Beck will be creating graphic city-inspired digitally printed cubes and Fold (aka Kim Bassett) will delight us all with her delicately pleated fabric cubes.

Positioned at the front entrance of Earl’s Court, Print Tuft & Fold aim to seize visitors’ attention with some seriously exuberant textiles as they enter the show.  Creating a colourful and comfy place to meet, relax, tweet and take in the great contemporary design.  So come and visit us and see what we’ve done to the place! http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/

We also need to say a big thank you to all our sponsors, Hill & Co Rugs, D&G Upholstery, Fabpad (digital textile printers) and Reed Exhibitions.

My mate Reggie

At least someone likes my cushions!!! Note to self: if all else fails start pet range! Print and my beloved number one fan Reggie xx

There’s an Elephant in the room

A month or so ago I was emailed by a journalist and asked if I would be willing to talk about the printing process I use to produce my work.  This isn’t the normal kind of press I get so I jumped at the chance.  Not many people know about digital printing even though it’s been around for at least 10 years.  We don’t really think about how the products we buy are made.  Anyway don’t get me started on sustainability!  I get a mix of reactions when people here how I produce my work, “wow thats amazing I didn’t even know that was possible” or “well that just cheating isn’t it, getting a computer to do the work for you” and to those people I say, if you had any idea how long I spend at my computer screen and the time I have spent learning how to produce my designs digitally you would NOT call it cheating!!

So anyway I answered all the questions and supplied some images of the process and I’m absolutely chuffed with feature.  Elephant is a beautiful quarterly magazine which launched in November 2009, looking at contemporary art and visual culture published by Frame Publishers. Marc Valli, owner of the Magma design book stores in London, is the editor in chief. Featuring up-to-the-minute visual material, fresh faces and original voices, Elephant covers and uncovers new trends and talent in contemporary visual culture. Get yourself a copy!! Print xx

100% Job Satisfaction!

Bespoke Rug

This Spring I took on my first bespoke rug commission, which I gained off the back of 100% Design last September. Although techically not my first, as I have forced many a wedding and house warming gift on family and friends, but a first from a total stranger – result!

My client, Tanya, was a true pleasure to work with. An interior designer herself, with a magnifcent appartment overlooking Hyde Park, she has a fantastic eye for colour and ecclectic taste. Best off all, she let me run free with the kaleidoscopic design.

Mono Rug

I worked with Hill & Co on this special commission, and the result is a beautiful 100% wool hand knotted piece that will last a life time.  Surely you can not get more sustainable than that? It’s really important to me that the work I produce is of the highest quality, ethically sourced and produced, and will be loved and cherished by my customers for a long time. It made me so happy that Tanya was so pleased with it… I have the best (2nd) job in the world!

Mono Rug

Tuft x x x

Map Envelope

Found this great website today, Map Envelope.  It allows you to create an envelope with an inner lining which features a satellite photo of the location of your choice using the power that is Google Map.  Its really easy, just enter any location and add an optional custom message.  If you like what you see print it out and then all you have to do is fold it (they even include the fold lines).  The lining is a cool pic of the location you picked, with the address and a custom message you write attached to the location pin, just as it would appear on Google Maps.  I love it, sending good old fashioned letters just got cool again.  Print xx