October 14, 2009

V&A Pattern series

I'm enjoying a review copy of the V&A Pattern Set, a beautiful little series of picture books with patterns from different eras and artists: William Morris, Indian Florals, Digital Pioneers, and The Fifties, all from The Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The best part: each book comes with a CD of all the images. The digital files are about 6" x 8" at 300 dpi. (Images are for personal use and enjoyment only; commercial applications must be approved by V&A Images.) The books are available as a set or individually. Guess which one is my favorite volume.

19 comments:

  1. Grandma GOctober 14, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    I give up... which one is your favorite? If those pics are a clue, I still have no clue. :-)

    I wish somebody'd send ME something nice to review!

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  2. LeilaOctober 14, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Oh, I think this would be design overload!

    How lovely!

    I guess orange! (Is there orange?)

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  3. AbbeyLOctober 14, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    ooh, what a cool book - this would make a great gift for my designer hubby :-)

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  4. Bethany @ The Paper PonyOctober 14, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    When I lived in England, I LOVED visiting the V&A, if not just for their fantastic gift shop. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Heather DaigleOctober 14, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    My guess - digital pioneers?

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  6. Jessica JonesOctober 14, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Newp. Fifties. Love it.

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  7. AndreaOctober 14, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    I love all the new trendy patterns.

    Blessings, andrea

    PS: I have an urgent prayer request on arise 2 write.

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  8. MymsieOctober 14, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Here are two similar goodies I just discovered. LOVE!

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  9. poppyartOctober 14, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    far right i suggest. loving pattern collections.i went to liberty a month or so ago to see 'prints charming'. the building had been papered in liberty lawn flowery print. super. the v & a is so great... my mum visits from australia soon and bizarrely it usually takes an overseas visitor to get me going again!

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  10. poppyartOctober 14, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    oops, didn't even read properly... i meant the fifties one (it is pictured on the far right!) make sense??

    just had a super delivery from your sponsor - fabricworm. great value for money, well worth your overseas readers ordering!

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  11. Jessica JonesOctober 14, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Fifties, yes indeed. And that's great to hear your review of Fabric Worm!

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  12. RosOctober 14, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    I have this set too, and yes, I do love it, but...

    I am a bit disappointed with the images on the CD. For the William Morris ones, for instance, they don't always include a whole pattern repeat, so if you are trying to use them to create a wallpaper effect it's hopeless. I was expecting a bit more thought to have been given to them.

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  13. helenOctober 14, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    my boyfriend just bought me a gorgeous cakestand from the V&A 'patterns' series. I wonder which era inspired it.

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  14. JVoyageOctober 14, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Love it. V&A patterns are my favorites - thanks for sharing.

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  15. NishaOctober 14, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    ooh they look great! ... hmmm is there an orange lot? :)

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  16. Teresa @ good-graceOctober 15, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    oh my goodness! This would be wonderful...

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  17. BeckyOctober 15, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Mid Century!!! I love it too. Where'd you get this set? I want one too!

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  18. SarahOctober 19, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Wow what great books. Thanks for charing

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  19. Nan JaegerOctober 23, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Since I won't be able to make it overseas in the near future, I'm very happy to find this resource! Thank you for posting

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