A Paisley Prince Songbook mug has been bought by Courteney in Paisley, Scotland. The Prince-themed mugs are ideal gifts for Prince fans. The unique purple paisley design has illustrations representing lots of Prince songs.
There are several variations of the mug shape to choose from, including elegant latte mugs.
You can also choose a mug that is black on the inside and has a black handle.
A Prince mug was bought by Chris in California City, US on December 6th, 2023. Maybe coffee tastes better when the mug has a design that reminds you of lots of great Prince songs. The famous paisley design is called ‘Paisley Prince Songbook’. It’s a tribute to Prince.
Here’s another photo of one of the “Paisley Prince Songbook” mugs accompanied by a tasty donut.
The mugs are also perfect for drinking tea and other hot drinks such as hot chocolate.
Another of the popular Prince mugs was bought by a customer who lives in Lancaster, California, on December 6th, 2023. It means that 2 different customers who live in California US bought the mugs on December 6th, 2023. They are probably buying the mugs as Christmas gifts to give to partners, relatives, or friends who are Prince fans.
The next image is a diagram of the Paisley Prince Songbook design, that indicates which illustrations in the design represent different songs by Prince. For example, the lips represent the song Kiss, and the crying doves represent the song When Doves Cry.
My textile designs are often bought by major international fashion brands.
I designed all the printed fabrics used to make the fashion garments in this video. I’m always excited to see my designs worn by fashion models and professionally photographed.
In the video, you can see many of my unique textile designs that were bought by major brands for their fashion collections in 2023.
Major fashion brands have bought many of Patrick Moriarty’s textile designs for their fashion collections in 2023
Here’s another of my paisley patterns bought by one of the biggest brands in the world. The trousers and top have been on sale since June, so they are popular with customers. I painted the paisley pattern by hand in Southend-on-Sea, UK.
Here is a close-up photo of the paisley fabric. I enjoyed designing the paisley pattern very much. I painted large paisley symbols and added scrolls, leaves, and flower motifs. They are all light grey with black textured lines, which give the pattern depth. The black lines stop the design from looking flat. The black lines act as a type of shadow to lift the pattern above the background which is a turquoise teal color.
Here is a photo of the paisley trousers. They are loose so that they are very comfortable in how weather for example at the beach.
This article was written by UK designer Patrick Moriarty whose designs have been bought by many famous fashion brands including Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg, H&M, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, John Lewis, ASOS, Zara, Shein, Peak Performance, Intersport, BCBG, Esprit, Desigual, Bestseller, and Primark.
A yard of “Paisley Prince Songbook” fabric was bought by Rob in North Carolina, US. He chose the large-scale version printed on cotton. The large-scale version is ideal for making curtains and bedding. If you’re a Prince fan you will appreciate the illustrations incorporated in the purple paisley pattern.
Below is a video of the UK designer Patrick Moriarty displaying 5 yards of “Paisley Prince Songbook” fabric in his design studio in Southend-on-Sea, UK.
The ‘Paisley Prince Songbook’ fabric was bought by a Prince fan to make a nice warm hoodie. If you want to show your love of Prince’s songs, when the weather is cooler, a Prince-themed hoodie is the ideal choice of clothing.
The purple paisley design is a tribute to 18 Prince songs. Illustrations incorporated in the design represent some of Prince‘s best-known songs. The crying doves represent the song “When Doves Cry”, the lips represent the song “Kiss”, and the paisley symbols represent the song “Paisley Park”. The sunglasses represent the song “Billy’s Sunglasses” and the guitars represent the song titled “Guitar”.
The ‘Paisley Prince Songbook’ design is a tribute to 18 Prince songs
1 yard of ‘Paisley Prince Songbook’ fabric was purchased by Liz in Utah US on December 5th, 2023. She chose the small-scale version of the design printed on cotton poplin. The fabric is bought by Prince fans to make clothing, fashion accessories, home decor items, and gifts.
The following video is of the ‘Paisley Prince Songbook’ fabric. The video was recorded by the UK designer Patrick Moriarty in his design studio in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK in 2018. He drew the design by hand and then he scanned his hand-drawn artwork so that he could create a digital file using Photoshop software on his Macbook laptop. The digital file of the Paisley Prince Songbook design was uploaded by Patrick to lots of printing companies who printed fabric and sent it to Prince fans worldwide. More than 1000 yards of the Prince-themed fabric were bought by Prince fans, indicating that the design was extremely popular as a tribute to the songs of Prince Rogers Nelson.
Nestled in the coastal town of Southend-on-Sea, UK, resides the brilliant mind behind the captivating “Paisley Kaleidoscope” design — renowned designer Patrick Moriarty. Crafted in 2018, this symmetrical masterpiece has since captivated hearts worldwide with its intricate patterns and vibrant hues.
Moriarty’s creative journey often begins with the humble stroke of a pencil on paper. His meticulous attention to detail is evident as he refines each line, delicately etching flowers, leaves, and the iconic paisley symbols onto his canvas. With precision, he traces over his pencil sketches with ink pens, infusing life into the design. The final flourish comes to life through Adobe Photoshop, where the intricate elements of the design find their perfect harmony within the repeat area.
The “Paisley Kaleidoscope” design represents a seamless fusion of tradition and innovation, a celebration of timeless motifs harmonized with modern techniques. This fusion has led to a resounding appreciation, especially in the realm of social media.
Nina May Designs from the US was captivated by the intricacy, remarking, “Wow, so detailed!” Melanie Miles Design from Australia echoed similar sentiments, exclaiming, “This is amazing!” Teija Bruhn from Sweden couldn’t help but be awestruck, simply saying, “Wow!” Dishrag Studio, also from the US, praised Moriarty’s dedication, acknowledging, “Your original design has a lot of detail and work in it. I love it!” Ruth Fairhead from the UK summed it up perfectly, describing the design as “especially gorgeous.”
The allure of the “Paisley Kaleidoscope” design extends beyond admiration; it materializes into a range of fabric prints, wallpapers, and home decor items, embodying its intricate beauty into tangible forms. Currently, there’s an irresistible offer—a 20% sitewide discount until January 31st, 2023, making it the perfect time to bring the mesmerizing allure of the Paisley Power collection into your home.
Among the creations featuring this design are the exquisite throw pillows, such as the stunning green olive version that have in the past been proudly displayed at the Beecroft Art Gallery in Southend-on-Sea, UK. The gallery showcased not only the pillows but also an array of Patrick Moriarty’s printed textile designs and fashion accessories, highlighting the breadth and depth of his artistic vision.
To delve deeper into the enchanting world of the “Paisley Kaleidoscope” design, visit the dedicated page on the Paisley Power website. Immerse yourself in the symmetrical wonder that Patrick Moriarty has brought to life—an artistry that seamlessly weaves together tradition, innovation, and a profound attention to detail. Don’t miss this opportunity to adorn your space with the spellbinding elegance of the Paisley Power collection while this exclusive offer lasts.
I created a totally unique Prince-themed bag at a sewing class at Kayes Textiles in my hometown, Southend-on-Sea, UK. The fabric shop hosts lots of classes so that their customers can learn new skills such as sewing and dressmaking. The shoulder bag that I made has printed fabric patches and lots of recycled denim. The bag is lined with the famous “Paisley Prince Songbook fabric”.
Hazel Robert is demonstrating the Prince-themed bag designed by Patrick Moriarty
Here is a close-up photo of the bag. You can see that the squares of printed purple fabric are kept in place by curved pieces of denim.
The bag is lined with “Paisley Prince Songbook” fabric. Here is a photo of the lining. The fabric is 100% cotton. The design has unique illustrations of crying doves, kiss lips, 3rd eye sunglasses, paisley symbols, peace signs, and purple rain. These illustrations represent songs by the amazing musician Prince Rogers Nelson.
the bag is lined with Paisley Prince Songbook fabric
In the video, you can see all the different parts of the bag including the exterior patchwork, the lining, and the straps. I filmed the video in my design studio in Southend-on-Sea, UK.
Here is a photo showing the complete bag with straps.
Prince-themed patchwork bag made by Patrick Moriarty
The designer Patrick Moriarty has been a big fan of Prince since the 1980s. Patrick made the bag as a tribute to Prince and Prince’s songs.
Prince-themed bag designed by Patrick Moriarty
The bag was bought by Kimberly in Portsmouth, Virginia, US in January 2023. She bought it from my online shop, the Paisley Power Shop. I hope she was very happy with the bag. I’m sure she appreciated the hard work involved in making such a unique Prince-themed bag.
A pouch bag made with the famous “Paisley Prince Songbook” fabric.
The bags are expertly handmade in Southend, UK. Designer Patrick Moriarty prints the design on fabric, then he buys purple zippers and purple lining fabric. He cuts out the 4 rectangular fabric pieces and gives them to his friend Louise Ashley AKA Seamstress By The Sea. Louise sews together the fabric pieces, the zipper, and a grey woven “PaisleyPower.com” hem tag. You can see the woven hem tag on the left side of the next photo.
A Prince bag designed by Patrick Moriarty in Southend-on-Sea, UK
The next photo of the Prince bag clearly shows the bright purple cotton lining and the bright purple zipper. The Prince bags have received excellent reviews.
Alan in Yorkshire UK bought one of the Prince bags as a gift for a friend who was a massive Prince fan. He posted a review on eBay in March 2022. He wrote, “Fantastic bag and wonderful quality thank you!”. He also wrote, “I collected the bag today, it’s wonderful and beautiful quality. My friend will be very happy, he loved the card last year”. Alan was referring to the Prince-themed “Paisley Prince Songbook” card that he had bought his friend in 2021.
A yard of “Paisley Prince Songbook” fabric was bought by Cara in Ohio US on December 23rd, 2023. She chose the large-scale version of the famous Prince-themed design printed on cotton.
More than 1000 yards of Patrick Moriarty’s unique Prince fabric have been sold worldwide since 2019. Patrick created the design because he is a big fan of Prince’s music, style, and attitude to life. In 2018 Patrick decided to create a paisley design that was a beautiful tribute to the songs of Prince. He realized his dream by creating the famous “Paisley Prince Songbook” design. Fabric printed with the design has been acquired by 2 museums: The Museum For Islamic Arts (Jerusalem, Israel) and the Paisley Museum (Paisley, Scotland, UK).
Merry Christmas to everyone who loves Prince! Here’s a card I made in 2020. the theme is timeless. I hope you all have a 2024 full of love, peace, and Prince’s amazing music.
Prince Rogers Nelson Christmas Card designed by Patrick Moriarty
I posted the design on Twitter on December 20th, 2023 and the reaction was terrific. Kelly Buckley, a musician and journalist, commented, “Brilliant! Merry Christmas Pat. Have yourself a lovely one and great new year too”. Professor Kirsty Fairclough commented “Fabulous!”. Patty Cake commented “Luuuuuuuv this!! Happy Holidays!”. The Twitter post received more than 1600 views and was given more than 50 likes (hearts).
Do you like the Prince Christmas card design? Your feedback and suggestions would be very welcome. Maybe you have an idea for a Prince-themed Christmas card. Please share your ideas. Thank you.
Patrick created the design by collecting the relevant images, such as the image of Prince and also the Christmas tree. Using Photoshop, Patrick simplified the colours to black and white. He then arranged the different motifs so that they all fit in a rectangular shape. He added a bright purple background because Prince is always associated with the color purple. His famous song, album, and movie were all called Purple Rain.
The design has an image of the musician Prince holding a Christmas tree in one hand and a microphone in the other hand. He’s bare-chested and wearing tight hipster trousers. He’s also wearing a silver chain that has a silver cross pendant. In the purple space around the image of Prince are lots of stars and Christmas baubles. The stars have messages in capital letters that read “PRINCE”, “LOVE”, “HOPE”, and “THE REVOLUTION” which was the name of Prince’s backing band from 1979 to 1986. Please contact Patrick Moriarty directly if you would like to order the Prince Christmas card. Prince fans are already ordering the cards in advance for Christmas 2025.
Designer Patrick Moriarty also created the famous “Paisley Prince Songbook” design. Prince fans worldwide regularly buy the design printed on fabric. The unique fabric is in the archives of 2 renowned museums in Europe and the Middle East. The design refers to 18 Prince songs. Here is a diagram that shows which illustrations represent each Prince song. For example, the crying doves represent the Prince song “When Doves Cry”, and the guitars represent the Prince song “Guitar. The fabric can be ordered from the Paisley Power Shop. Silk scarves and other unique prince-themed products are also available from the store.
3 yards of the Paisley Rats fabric were bought by a customer on the Spoonflower website on November 27th, 2023. They chose the large-scale white-and-black version of the Paisley Rats design printed on cotton. The textile design is perfect for everyone who loves rats. The Paisley Rats fabric will be on display at a major new textile exhibition in a museum in the UK in 2024.
the large-scale white-and-black version of the Paisley Rats design printed on cotton
The next photo shows 1 yard of Paisley Rats fabric. The photo was taken by the designer Patrick Moriarty in his design studio in Southend-on-Sea, UK.
1 yard of Paisley Rats fabric sold on December 4th, 2023. The fabric often receives positive reviews. Another customer, Mary in Kansas US, bought a yard of the fabric & wrote, “The rat shape combines well with the paisley, and makes for a fascinating design”.
1 yard of Paisley Rats fabric was bought by a customer on December 20th, 2023. They chose the turquoise version of the Paisley Rats design printed on satin. The turquoise version is very popular. A few years ago a clever customer suggested I launch a turquoise version. Thank you to her! 😎
Here’s a close-up photo of the fabric.
The following slideshow shows the turquoise Paisley Rats fabric and the ways that it has been used for fashion and home decor. A Spanish fashion designer made gorgeous blouses with the fabric. The slideshow and the design received lots of positive feedback on social media. Jaunty Art, an artist in Scotland commented “God I love this so much”. Sally wrote, “Brilliant!! Wishing you a world more of success!!”. Elee in Scotland wrote, “if you are a rat owner, you love it all the more”.
The “Paisley Elephants Doodle” wallpaper was bought recently by a customer. They chose the black and white version but here’s the Savannah color version. There’s a 25% discount off all wallpapers at Spoonflower until Saturday, December 19th, 2023!
The “Paisley Elephants Doodle” design was created by Patrick Moriarty in Southend-on-Sea, UK in 2014. It has elephant motifs incorporated in a hand-drawn paisley pattern. The technique of hand-drawing that Patrick used to create the paisley pattern can be described as doodle-style.
The Museum for Islamic Arts in Jerusalem bought the wallpaper for an exhibition titled “Paisley: A Princely Pattern”, which ran from May 2022 to April 2023. The next photo shows a museum wall decorated with the “Paisley Elephants Doodle” wallpaper. Also on the wall is a photo of the famous rapper and actor Snoop Dogg wearing a paisley-patterned jacket.
The words “A Princely Pattern” were printed in Arabic, Hebrew, and English on the museum wall. The words were printed onto the “Paisley Elephants Doodle” wallpaper.
The pink version of the Paisley Rats fabric was bought by a customer recently. The design has white rat silhouettes and an intricate white paisley pattern on a vivid pink background.
The next photo shows the pink version of the Paisley Rats design printed on cotton. Spoonflower print the Paisley Power fabrics including the Paisley Rats designs. Designer Patrick Moriarty is very pleased with the quality of printing at Spoonflower company. Patrick likes to read excellent reviews of his printed fabrics from satisfied customers.
The “Paisley Rats” fabric was designed by Patrick Moriarty in his design studio in Southend-on-Sea. Southend is in the county of Essex in the UK.
The “Paisley Rats” design has a unique pattern of rat shapes incorporated in an intricate paisley pattern. Patrick drew the design by hand. He drew the rat shapes and then drew the paisley pattern in between the rat shapes.
Printed textile with paisley rats design by Patrick Moriarty.
The “Paisley Rats” fabric was designed by Patrick Moriarty in Southend-on-Sea, UK in 2014. Patrick created the rat-themed design because when he was a teenager his favorite band was the punk rock band The Stranglers which had a rat logo.
“Paisley Rats” fabric with white rat illustrations.
Textile designer Patrick Moriarty was featured in a newsletter published by Apopo, a charity that trains rats to detect landmines in former warzones. Every month, Patrick donates a third of his commission from sales of his Paisley Rats fabrics to the charity. He recently commented on a post on Instagram from Apopo charity. Patrick commented on December 11th, “Every month I’m happy to donate a third of the commission from my Paisley Rats fabrics to Apopo. Apopo featured my rat-patterned fabrics in their newsletter”. Lots of followers of Apopo on Instagram replied to Patrick’s comment. Matteus wrote, “@paisleypowerpatrick, you definitely are a good man”. Ele watched a slideshow of my Paisley Rat fabrics and wrote, “I absolutely love it”. Danny in Germany also watched the slideshow and wrote, “i think it is awesome!”.
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