I recently met the very talented textile designer, Catherine Hammerton, and today’s post features a selection of her floral-inspired designs, together with a Q&A.
The cushions and wash bags from her Bottle Garden collection are simply gorgeous…such cheerful and quirky designs!
And Catherine also has a range of table linens, ceramics and bespoke tactile wallpaper.
Catherine very kindly answered a few questions for me :
When did you start your business and where are you based?
I set up my own label in 2006 and I’m now lucky to be based at Cockpit Arts in Holborn, central London. It’s a ramshackle old building shared with Camden Council and spread over two floors.
It’s always a busy and buzzy sort of place, jam-packed with some of the best designers and makers in London. My studio has the most wonderful light, with almost floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides, and direct access to the roof – perfect for drying screens when printing.
I adore the space, and the makers next door, who are always in and out making coffee and me, laugh.
Where do you get your floral inspiration for your designs?
I take lots of photographs of flowers that I love and enjoy – spring and meadow type blooms especially. I also have a penchant for a good-old-fashioned flower press, which instantly gives you a whole host of really graphic shapes and silhouettes.
What are your plans for the remainder of 2011?
I have just expanded my Bottle Garden product range and launched my new textile print, Flight.
And amidst setting up a new line of ceramics to complement existing ranges, I’m also looking into new wallpapers for Spring/Summer ‘12 – watch this space!
Do you have a favourite flower?
I have a soft spot for peonies and freesias in the spring time at home, violas in my window boxes and geraniums all year round.
If you’d like to find out more about Catherine, you may like to read her interview with Elle Decoration magazine. Plus she’s on Twitter and Facebook.
(Images : Catherine Hammerton)
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