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The Timeless Pattern that Never Goes Out of Style: Gingham
Pattern designers keep up with trends in the market, but there are some types of patterns that never go out of style. They have a classic, timelessness and elegance that is useful in textile design (…)
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New Pattern: Pink, Yellow, and Orange Zinnias
Zinnias are one of my favorite cut flowers! My new pattern, Pink, Yellow, and Orange Zinnias is the pattern I am using in my new website redesign. This pattern is available in my Spoonflower shop (…)
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Celebrating Pollinators During Pollinator Week
Nature is one of the best sources of inspiration for art. Last week was Pollinator Week, to raise awareness of pollinators. It encourages people to grow plants that attract the butterflies (…)
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Design Process in Adobe Illustrator: Inspiration to Illustration
I went to a strawberry patch when I was home this past summer and knew I wanted to design a whole pattern collection about the experience (…)