# DIY Patterned Tapestry Crafts Create Beautiful Fabric Designs with DIY Textile Printing By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textile-printing References: [ofpaperandthings.blogspot](http://ofpaperandthings.blogspot.ca/2013/03/make-weekend-project_22.html) & [poppytalk.blogspot](http://poppytalk.blogspot.ca/2011/03/diy-print-your-own-fabric.html) Create customized home decor with this textile printing activity by Karina from Maple Ash and Oak. A fun and easy craft that can be done over a weekend at home, it is also a great way to give new use to [old bedsheets and tea towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-tea-towel) instead of throwing them away. Using light-colored fabric, bold paints and [clear plastic templates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acre-template) that can be cut into any shape or pattern, artistic souls can make their own murals, tapestries and even customized t-shirts with all different funky prints and a multitude of creative designs. The results of this fun [DIY textile printing craft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-starter-kit) can be hung up as art on the walls, adding warm decorations to a room and livening up the home with self-made artistic works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customized Home Decor:** Opportunity for businesses to offer personalized home decor products and services. - **DIY Textile Printing:** Potential for companies to develop affordable and user-friendly DIY textile printing kits. - **Upcycling Old Fabrics:** Emerging trend of repurposing old fabric into new and unique creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft and DIY:** Companies can tap into the growing market for craft and DIY supplies and tools. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for businesses to provide a range of customizable home decor options. - **Printing and Packaging:** Printing companies can expand their offerings to include DIY textile printing services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handwoven Colorful Tapestries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versus-edition-one.md) - [Multipurpose Pre-Cut Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-tyg.md) - [Graphic Motif Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-jacquard.md) - [Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors.md) - [Tape Crafting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-tape.md) - [Textile Pattern Showcasings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-museum-magical-patterns.md) - [Eye-Catching Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-saville-1.md) - [Folk Art-Inspired Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backdrop.md) - [Custom Transfer Printing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transfer-printing-service.md)