Upcycling is a hot new trend that takes an unused and potentially trash-worthy item and turns it into something useful that is equal or greater in value. Personally known for
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A Special Visitor for the Marimekko Factory
Secretary of State Hilary Clinton visits the Marimekko factory: “US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the Marimekko house in Helsinki on June 27, 2012. She got to know Marimekko
Read MoreMake Your Own Marimekko Picnic Blanket
What better way to show off your summer sewing skills than with a fancy picnic blanket? Just in time for the Fourth of July, or a little bit before Labor
Read MoreDIY Display For Marimekko Mugs
Happy October, all! Did you know that tomorrow (October 4th) is “National Frappe Day?” Everyday is a holiday, however wacky or bizarre they may be, but we’ll take the opportunity
Read MoreSex and The City Movie – Marimekko Curtains
*Spoiler Alert* – Some movie details below! Near the end of the new Sex and the City film, Carrie Bradshaw has moved back in to her old apartment. The neutral-colored
Read MoreMarimekko: From Sketch to Printed Fabric
At Marimekko, the journey of a new pattern from the designer’s sketch to a printed fabric takes about a year. Here is a look at the entire process at Marimekko.
Read MoreMarimekko – A Look Back (Part 1)
The first part of a series of posts looking back at Marimekko through the decades. All of the photos posted are from Marimekko Fabrics Fashion Architecture (a great resource with
Read MoreTake a Bite of Sweet Design, Happy Valentine’s Day!
As we reserve this day in the name of love and all things sweet, take a minute to appreciate these Marimekko patterned cookies posted by Three Honeybees via Flickr. Sweetly
Read MoreMake Your Own Marimekko Yoga Mat Bag
A purely remnant-inspired project, the idea for creating this Marimekko Yoga Mat Bag came after rummaging through our remnant fabric bin at work. Inspired after reading the Marimekko Surrur book,
Read MoreHGTV’s Taniya Nayak & Marimekko
How do you create a high-impact art piece? HGTV personality and interior designer Taniya Nayak used Marimekko Fokus fabric to create a wall hanging in the living room of her new
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