When it comes to fabric design, patterns can be used to create stunning works of art. However, have you ever asked yourself – what is the area covered by a pattern called?

The answer is, simply, the field. The field is the surface area of the fabric that is covered by a pattern. The field usually consists of the fabric’s base color and the pattern itself. Sometimes, additional design elements such as embroidery can be used to enhance the field.

The three elements that make up the field are the background, the foreground, and the accents. The background is the base color that is used for the pattern. The foreground is the dominant color and is usually the pattern, such as a floral design or geometric shape. The accents are any other colors that are used to add extra interest to the field.

For example, when creating a quilt pattern, the field may contain a solid blue background, a floral foreground in shades of pink and purple, and some yellow accents. This field of fabric will create a beautiful quilt design.

The size of the field is an important consideration when creating fabric designs. When the field is too small, the pattern won’t look as striking. On the other hand, if the field is too large, the pattern may be lost in the background.

Now you know – the area covered by a pattern is called the field!