Congratulations to Rebecca, Kim, and Alice for making it to the final round of the competition. Each an amazing talent in her own right.
I was most impressed that the designers successfully developed and delivered her own signature style in each of the collections throughout the competition. Standing out from the crowd and really making the designs their own.
What I have always loved most about The Printed Bolt Repeat contest is the stories that get told along side the art. It’s wonderful to read about the process and the inspiration behind the designs. I get to join in on the adventurous journey.
Each fabric collection that eventually comes to market enriches our creative palette with imagery of a tale that tells a story with color and design. As sewists, we in turn take that fabric and tell a new story of our own making. I find this to be a truly unique aspect of fabric design and production. One reason I love the industry so earnestly. It is a process rich with beauty, heart, emotion, love and warmth. From an idea’s inception by the artist to the final project by the maker, we each join in and contribute to the creation of something uniquely beautiful.
Thanks to Ellen and Madeline for hosting and to all the talented artist designers that participated in Repeat(ed). It was a joy to participate as a judge and be inspired by all the emerging artistic talent.
