SURFACE PATTERN COLLECTIONS
PHOEBE’S CLOSET LTD ABOUT
Phoebe’s Closet Ltd. is a surface pattern design studio creating original prints for the apparel and home furnishings markets. Drawing inspiration from an extensive archive of antique and vintage textiles, the studio is dedicated to preserving the integrity of historic patterns while reinterpreting them with a contemporary sensibility.
Founded in 1997 as an antique document company, Phoebe’s Closet Ltd. worked primarily with home textile companies in New York City. After relocating to Vermont, in 2022, the company debuted its first collection of original designs inspired by its vast textile archive. Each pattern reflects a sense of timeless tradition infused with modern relevance.
Over the years, Phoebe’s Closet Ltd. has worked with a wide range of clients, including Ralph Lauren, Charlotte Moss, Tommy Hilfiger, Martha Stewart, Schumacher, L.L. Bean and others.
Phoebe’s Closest Ltd. is proud to have a license with Marcus Fabrics. Marcus produces fabrics for quilting and crafts, with a dual emphasis on creativity and high quality. Pictured on this page is our Sanibel Island collection for Marcus. https://www.marcusfabrics.com/
DEIRDRE COUGHLIN
OWNER/DESIGNER
Deirdre Coughlin is a textile designer who has loved design from a young age. Being one of six children, her childhood encouraged creativity, curiosity, and exploration. She was deeply influenced by her mother, “Bunny,” who had a strong appreciation for preserving the past and a distinctive sense of design. Deirdre ultimately studied textile design at Syracuse University.
She began her career at a hand-painted and batik textile studio in San Francisco before moving to New York City, where she worked across multiple facets of the textile design industry. In 1995, when her first child, Phoebe, was born, Deirdre founded her antique document business, Phoebe’s Closet Ltd. Her lifelong love of textiles and collecting naturally shaped this path and allowed her the flexibility to raise her children while building her business.
After relocating to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Deirdre returned to designing original patterns. Inspired by the beauty of her surroundings and guided by a deep connection to her past, she weaves memory, history, and storytelling into her work—elements that quietly inform many of her designs.
Deirdre lives with her husband and their two dogs, and is a very proud parent of three grown children. In her free time, she enjoys antique shopping, tennis, biking, skiing, museums, cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Phoebe’s Closet LTD
SUNDAY MORNING
Sunday morning has always been a time to pause and breathe. Growing up, it meant reading the paper, lingering over a good breakfast, and easing into whatever the day held. While times have changed, I hope these simple, timeless patterns, inspired by antique block prints, capture that same sense of calm and unhurried ease.
CROSSWORD PUZZLES
PASTRIES
MORNING FLOWERS
PAISLEY
HOT CROSSED BUNS
MORNING GLORY
NEWSPAPER
SUNDAY MORNING in Mocha
PAISLEY PASTRIES
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
SLEEPING IN TEA TIME
MORNING FLORAL
MORNING GLORY
NEWSPAPER
Phoebe’s Closet LTD
BEACH DAY
A visit to a beach is timeless, ageless, and never the same experience twice. It o ers something for everyone, no matter the season or shoreline. The Beach Day Collection celebrates the enduring joy of the beach and the memories made there. One of my favorite places to spend a day.
BEACH DAY in Blue Skies
LIFE SAVERS
BEACH BUCKETS
TIDES
SAND TOYS
BEACH PLAID
BEACH BALLS
BEACH STRIPE SURFER’S FLORAL
SAIL BOATS
BEACH DAY in Golden Hour
BEACH BUCKETS TIDES
LIFE SAVERS
SAND TOYS
BEACH PLAID
BEACH BALLS
BEACH STRIPE
SURFER’S FLORAL
SAIL BOATS
Phoebe’s Closet LTD
CABIN FEVER
A fall weekend away at a cabin with friends and a few dogs feels like stepping back in time. No cell phones, no electricity-just time to unplug and relax. Just board games, warm meals and sleeping under a pile of blankets in a cold cabin. Lots of chatting, reading, icy swims, hikes and the rare joy of doing absolutely nothing. These designs started with objects found in nature, showing admiration and respect to our beautiful earth.
Phoebe’s Closet LTD CABIN WEEKEND
CABIN
FEEVER in PEACE
FIELD FLOWERS
BARK
FALLING LEAVES
CABINS
OAK LEAVES
WHITE PINE
STEPS
HYDRANGEAS
CABIN PLAID
WONDERING VINE
CABIN FEVER in Holiday
FIELD FLOWERS
BARK
FALLING LEAVES
CABINS
OAK LEAVES
WHITE PINE
STEPS
HYDRANGEAS
CABIN PLAID
WONDERING VINESV
Phoebe’s Closet LTD
FORTY-LOVE
The Forty-Love Collection is my homage to the sport that helped shape me. For me, tennis began on community courts in my hometown, playing alongside my siblings, and being taught by our Dad. Each design re ects the spirit of tennis—some designs are simple and classic, others more intricate and dynamic, just liken the game itself.
To me, tennis is a lifelong sport that teaches you so much, both on and o the court.
SERENA
CHRISSIE
SPECTATORS
STEFFI
TRACY
BILLY JEAN
COCO
SERENA
MARIA CHRISSIE
BALL
TRACY
CONTACT INFORMATION
Thank you for taking the time to look at our work!
We strive to make the world a more beautiful place with the help of print, pattern and color. Whether a pattern is in your home or on your clothes, we want our designs to enhance your life.
We value our customers and their needs, and we strive to provide new and exciting patterns while keeping the integrity of their antique and vintage heritage.
Please reach out to us! We welcome the opportunity to work with you and are committed to gaining your trust and understanding your design needs. Our designs are available for licensing or collaborations.
This Loookbook is dedicated to my mother, Virginia “Bunny” Connolly, who taught me about design by example.
deirdrelanecoughlin@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/phoebesclosetltd
