Retro Cool Pattern Collection

Cool retro patterns capture the distinctive aesthetics of mid-20th century design with contemporary appeal. These patterns draw from various retro influences – 1950s atomic motifs, 1960s psychedelic swirls, or 1970s geometric abstracts – updated with modern color palettes and applications. Authentic retro patterns follow historical design constraints like limited color separations, while contemporary interpretations play freely with digital capabilities. The best retro patterns balance nostalgia with freshness, avoiding costume-like kitsch. They work particularly well in packaging, apparel, and hospitality design seeking to evoke specific eras without feeling dated. Understanding the cultural contexts behind different retro styles helps designers deploy these patterns effectively, whether referencing space age optimism, summer of love freedom, or disco-era exuberance.

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A Memphis design-inspired shopping guide, because guess who’s back, baby? 17 temporary ways to use the patterns of the late 80s and early 90s in your home.

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Our Pima Cotton is a high-quality, luxurious fabric made from one of the finest cottons in the world. This fabric is extremely soft to the touch and easy to work with. Select the Pima Cotton for high-end quilting, apparel, and appliqué projects. Content: 100% cotton Thread count: 246 inches (97cm) Width: 54”w Stretch: None Weight: 3.51 oz per square yard Shrinkage: \u003c 1% Suitable for: Quilting, appliqué, crafts, and apparel Care Instructions: Machine Wash Separately, Cold Water, Gentle Cycle, No Bleach, Tumble Dry Low Heat, Cool Iron Print Technique: A direct print process that uses colorfast, pigment inks. Our state-of-the-art finishing process produces beautiful fabric prints with great clarity and a soft finish that will not fade over time or in the wash. Inspiration is at the heart of every DIY project. Whether you are creating a beautiful quilt, refreshing your home décor, or making crafts, our custom fabrics are uniquely designed to inspire you. Our high quality fabrics are fully customizable and printed on demand with eco-friendly inks, creating fabrics that are ‘sew’ perfect for any project. Select from 7 fabric types; learn more about each fabric type here Available as swatches, fat quarters, or by the yard Fabric widths vary by fabric type. See details of each fabric type below Fabrics by the yard print on 10 continuous yards All Zazzle fabrics are Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) compliant Eco-friendly fabrics, printed with water-based inks. Contain no added chemicals or toxins Not suitable for children’s sleepwear or crib use Amount of selvage on each piece of fabric will vary Printed in U.S.A.

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Style: Shower Curtain Rub-a-dub-dub, it’s time to upgrade the tub! A custom shower curtain is a simple and elegant way to upgrade your powder room. You can easily create a unique room that matches your personal style with a shower curtain showing off your favorite quotes, images, or patterns. Singing in the shower just got a lot more inspirational. Dimensions: 71\

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Our Combed Cotton is a lightweight cloth that is easy to work with. This versatile fabric is perfect for sewing projects including quilting and appliqué. Content: 100% cotton Thread count: 210 inches (82cm) Width: 56” Stretch: None Weight: 3.82 oz per square yard Shrinkage: \u003c 1% Suitable for: Quilting, appliqué, and crafts Care Instructions: Machine Wash Separately, Cold Water, Gentle Cycle, No Bleach, Tumble Dry Low Heat, Cool Iron Print Technique: A direct print process that uses colorfast, pigment inks. Our state-of
-the-art finishing process produces beautiful fabric prints with great clarity and a soft finish that will not fade over time or in the wash. Inspiration is at the heart of every DIY project. Whether you are creating a beautiful quilt, refreshing your home décor, or making crafts, our custom fabrics are uniquely designed to inspire you. Our high quality fabrics are fully customizable and printed on demand with eco-friendly inks, creating fabrics that are ‘sew’ perfect for any project. Select from 7 fabric types; learn more about each fabric type here Available as swatches, fat quarters, or by the yard Fabric widths vary by fabric type. See details of each fabric type below Fabrics by the yard print on 10 continuous yards All Zazzle fabrics are Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) compliant Eco-friendly fabrics, printed with water-based inks. Contain no added chemicals or toxins Not suitable for children’s sleepwear or crib use Amount of selvage on each piece of fabric will vary Printed in U.S.A.

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Our Combed Cotton is a lightweight cloth that is easy to work with. This versatile fabric is perfect for sewing projects including quilting and appliqué. Content: 100% cotton Thread count: 210 inches (82cm) Width: 56” Stretch: None Weight: 3.82 oz per square yard Shrinkage: \u003c 1% Suitable for: Quilting, appliqué, and crafts Care Instructions: Machine Wash Separately, Cold Water, Gentle Cycle, No Bleach, Tumble Dry Low Heat, Cool Iron Print Technique: A direct print process that uses colorfast, pigment inks. Our state-of-the-art finishing process produces beautiful fabric prints with great clarity and a soft finish that will not fade over time or in the wash. Inspiration is at the heart of every DIY project. Whether you are creating a beautiful quilt, refreshing your home décor, or making crafts, our custom fabrics are uniquely designed to inspire you. Our high quality fabrics are fully customizable and printed on demand with eco-friendly inks, creating fabrics that are ‘sew’ perfect for any project. Select from 7 fabric types; learn more about each fabric type here Available as swatches, fat quarters, or by the yard Fabric widths vary by fabric type. See details of each fabric type below Fabrics by the yard print on 10 continuous yards All Zazzle fabrics are Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) compliant Eco-friendly fabrics, printed with water-based inks. Contain no added chemicals or toxins Not suitable for children’s sleepwear or crib use Amount of selvage on each piece of fabric will vary Printed in U.S.A.

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