Textile notes · An independent notebook

A page for every texture

A thoughtful collection of original notes on textile swatches and close observations of familiar fabrics. Begin with a small observation, then make room for a closer look.

ILLUSTRATED STUDY / 12FIBER ATLAS

Fiber Atlas is a place for textile swatches and close observations of familiar fabrics. Nothing elaborate is needed to begin.

From the journal

A closer look.

All six notes

01Observe

A swatch outline

Record the dimensions and label of one fabric sample.

02Observe

A surface close-up

Draw the visible texture at a larger scale.

03Practice

A repeated texture

Find the smallest repeated visual unit.

04Practice

A folded edge comparison

Observe the same fabric flat and loosely folded.

05Reflect

A color in daylight

Compare the appearance against light and dark paper.

06Reflect

A fabric reference index

Organize samples by their observed uses and labels.

A note from the notebook

Start where you are.

Keep a notebook and removable labels nearby. This collection begins with fabric swatches and a simple idea: attention is something you can practice.

Find a starting point