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#365patterns – No. 86 & 87, Bright Geometric

May 15th, 2013

    I could see both of these patterns working on children’s bedding. Boy bedding to be exact. I’m also working on a robot print to match. Oh so fun!

#365patterns – No.81-85

May 14th, 2013

I’m playing catch-up! Apparently I’m supposed to be on pattern number 121 if I had designed a pattern a day since Jan. 1, 2013. But, here’s the deal…I came in late….grrr! Add that to other things that have come up, and I’m late in the game. So, to make up, I’m including some oldies, but [...]

#365patterns-#80 Front Row Society Submission

May 11th, 2013

Inspired by the coral reefs, this pattern, Aricoral, was used in the Front Row Society Submission for African Heat. If you’d like to submit an entry, you still have a few days. I had so much fun making the pattern. It was based off of this pattern that I did a few days ago, but [...]

#365patterns- No. 78 & 79

May 7th, 2013

Do you like the movie, Elf? I think it’s rather hilarious and recently thought of the quote about the swirly twirly gumdrops and thought it would be fun to design a pattern based on that quote.

#365patterns- No. 76 & 77

May 3rd, 2013

Here are a few medallion prints. I think these would look nice on baby girl bedding…

#365patterns- No. 68-74, Cottage Laines

April 23rd, 2013

That’s right! Since I got so far behind I’m counting each of these patterns as a pattern. There are actually only 4 patterns, but 2 different colorways. I’m allowed to do that right? I see these patterns going on home decor, like pillows, chairs and curtains. Don’t you think these would be so cute in [...]

#365patterns – No. 66 & 67, Char’s Happy Flowers

April 22nd, 2013

My daughter, Char, drew me some flowers and I decided to make a pattern out of them. Then she wanted a Happy Spring outfit to go with them. What do you think? Would you dress your little girl in this outfit?   Imagine the butterfly is a large applique sewn on and the text is [...]

#365patterns – No. 64 & 65 and Baby Girl Outfit

April 20th, 2013

Wow, I know I haven’t posted for a while and now I’m WAY behind on this whole 365 patterns thing, but hey….. I haven’t given up yet! I’ve always wanted to design children’s clothing and after I designed this pattern, I just knew I had to put it into practice. Isn’t this so cute? If [...]

Giant Easter Coloring Page

March 25th, 2013

Hi Friends! I just did a guest post over at ThePrintBlog on this Giant Easter Coloring Page! Hop on over and download your copy for FREE! And the best part is, this is a 24×36 inch print and will keep the kiddos busy during all the fun Easter Activities.  

#365patterns – No. 60, 61, 62 & 63

March 25th, 2013

I really need to get some of these patterns made into fabric so I can make Char a dress! I would love to use these prints and make Char one of these or one of these! I did make Char a dress this weekend for Easter. It turned out super cute! I’ll try and remember to [...]