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The Latest Thread – 2018 Color and Style Inspiration

I’ve gathered a collection of Violet Textile Designs, Sewing Inspiration, Mini Tutorials, Roostery Table Linens ~ 10%Sale, and BurdaStyle Biker Jacket Sew-Along Sweepstakes! Designs Using the Pantone Color of the Year! If you don’t know by now – Ultra Violet is the Pantone color of 2018! I had the privilege of designing textile patterns in this color in for a…

Textiles- 2017 Color Review & Ideas

I’ve been on the hunt for the Spring and Summer Pantone colors for the year and of course I found them. I was expecting to see something more exciting, but the colors are so calming and as some of you know my style is sometimes a bit in your face! Color combination ideas are a process…

Design Challenge – Voting Ends Soon!

It’s time to vote for your favorite Spoonflower and Betabrand design! The winner is selected by the number of votes received so I need your help! Voting ends on July 26, 2016. The entries are in random order so I’m unable to link you directly to my entry, but you can also vote for other designs too. There are 500+ entries…

Design Challenge – I Need Your Vote!

Upholstery Textiles – Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?

Textiles – Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? I’ve been working on textiles for my backyard cushions, and kitchen curtains. I also need wall paper too! But when I put the textiles together I thought that this would make an awesome quilt too! I have a couple more coordinating prints to add to the collection, but I…

Textiles – Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?

This Hit or Miss; Fab or Drab; is for another Spoonflower textile challenge and I need your help to select my final entry! The challenge involves a textile that highlights the beauty, complexity and drama of the sea for BucketFeet shoe collection of ocean-themed footwear to raise awareness about the environmental issues and the impact of rising…