Robert Allen – Picnic by Design

2017-09-18 | jlbworks

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Customers may purchase Robert Allen fabrics online or through The Fabric House fabric store in Nashville, TN

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Picnic By Design
Perfect PicnicsEach year, we partner with the Design IndustriesFoundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) to host Picnic

by Design, a charitable event that celebrates design,

food and innovation. Designers, manufacturers

and artists create custom picnic baskets

(often with a little help from our wide array of fabrics)

to be auctioned off. The funds raised support

nonprofit organizations across the country

combating HIV and AIDS.

Below, meet a few of our collaborators and

the inspiring concepts they pulled together for

this special event…

Antoinette Loupe
A Night in Tunisiaby Antoinette LoupeInspired by Charlie Parker’s 1940s jazz standard“A Night in Tunisia,” designer Antoinette Loupe

used fabrics reminiscent of Beni Ourain rugs

and Berber kilims in our inky black hue, Onyx.

Cannot Resist, Onyx Fair Isle, Onyx Kilim Panel, Onyx
Cannot Resist, Onyx Fair Isle, Onyx  Kilim Panel, Onyx
Antoinette’s Perfect Picnic: “Anything beachside and warm…with ice-cold Provençal rose of course!”
Michele Alfano
Hygge Modernby Michele AlfanoUsing the Danish philosophy of hygge to guideher, designer Michele Alfano chose fabrics in

airy, light hues and modern graphic patterns to

mimic the cozy yet restrained

Scandinavian lifestyle.

Picnic By Design
Tessa Stitch, Batik Blue Artworld Rr Bk, Indigo Tectonic, Cement
Tessa Stitch, Batik Blue Artworld Rr Bk, Indigo  Tectonic, Cement

Michele’s Perfect Picnic: 

“Wine, cheese, friends and a colorful sunset.”

Tyler Wisler
Eleganza Extravaganzaby Tyler WislerLooking to fun and colorful pop culture sourceslike the television show Rupaul’s Drag Race,

designer Tyler Wisler created his fabulous basket

with overtly feminine chinchilla and silky

pink fabrics.

Shop Luxe Natural
Tropic Storm, Molten Tamarind, Indigo Tamarind, Pine
Tropic Storm, Molten Chinchilla Fur, White  Silky Slub, Fuchsia

Tyler’s Perfect Picnic:

“Literally anywhere. As long as you have friends, 

family and fun you’ll be good to go!”