Journal — Inspiration

Most of the floral patterns and prints I create for Atèlette are inspired by antique textiles I have found through antique pattern & fabric sample books such as this one from Old Pacific Print Works, a textile company based in Massachusetts. I came across this collection from 1880-1881 and there are so many beautiful motifs inspiring me for Spring and Summer of next year.   Source: Printer's Sample Book (USA); Manufactured by Old Pacific Print Works; leather, paper, cotton; Gift of Frederick J. Whitehead from the collection compiled by his father...