One of the weird things about running a design blog is that I actually buy very few design products, mostly because, for some reason, writing about something feels pretty close to living with something. I spend time looking at a product, editing images of it, thinking about what I’ll write and what I’d do with it — all those things add up to a decent chunk of time that feels sort of like already owning it. Sadly, that can lead to a paralyzed state in which I never buy anything (hence my fairly empty apartment), but it also means my credit card is much happier with me. But every now and then, something grabs me and forces me to crack open my wallet and splurge on something pretty. Today it’s these beautiful 100% linen block-printed designs from Blake Kahan of Willow Ship. I have a major, major weakness when it comes to textiles, and when hand-printing is involved, the game is over. I’m sold. Throw in that oh-so-beautiful ombre fade from light to dark, and I can already feel my purse getting lighter. Blake recently debuted this new collection online at Etsy, and I’m pretty sure I’m buying a few different styles. It’s a good excuse to entertain . . . at least that’s my excuse. Click here to check out and shop Willow Ship’s collection online. xo, grace
More images of Blake’s work continue after the jump . . .
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Blake’s textiles are gorgeous! I’m obsessed with these colors & how awesome that these can be purchased through Etsy!? ♥ I am in love!
Love these! How talented.
Wow! They are gorgeous. I am getting into screen printing on linens, but like you, I also have a huge weakness for textiles. This is definitely great inspiration. Thanks for sharing =)
So simple and gorgeous! Congrats Blake!
The bins in my basement are proof of my own textile obsession. These are absolutely beautiful. Not sure how I can rational purchasing any but perhaps I’ll skip the rationalization and just do it. Thanks for sharing.
These are fantastic!! I think I need to try to make these? But will I make them? That is the question!
I am SO excited that you posted about this shop- it’s gorgeous, and right up my alley! :)
Really, really lovely textiles. I love their simplicity, irregularity and looking “handmade” in good way. I always like it when I really love something and can’t quite figure out why! Thanks for posting about this.
Blake’s textiles are amazing. I can’t wait to make some holiday purchases for friends. I’m so glad you found her.
wow, wow! I am so flattered and appreciative of all the nice comments. Thanks to Grace, her team and the lovely readers for totally making my day :) You’re all very sweet.
Blake is awesome and her store rocks. Beautiful!
Beautiful prints especially that cushion!
Stunning – printing them on linen brings in that handmade+luxury feel. Definitely an addition to the wish list.
willow ship is rad, blake is rad and this post is rad!
rad!
I really like these. Beautiful!
This is very cool! I would love to be able to do something like that. Maybe someday… But I am definitely inspired to attempt to set something up like this in my knitting patterns.
These are beautiful! I have a soft spot for block printing and these are just so pretty, anyway! Thanks for sharing. I may have to get a couple as gifts…
wonderful wonderful wonderful! Congrats, Blake!
Really nice, I also see Lotta Jansdotter inspiration…
Seeing these beautiful fabrics for the first time….love these. Beautiful prints!
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