Spoonflower Magazine | Fall 2017

CUSTOM-PRINTED FALL 2017

Fabric, Wallpaper & Gift Wrap

DIY FOR THE

Holidays The Perfect Baby Gift INTRODUCING CELOSIA VELVET â„¢

TRENDING DESIGN THEMES

DESIGN YOUR

own fabric Secrets to designer SHOPCABIN'S SUCCESS

– Who We Are – The first company of its kind, Spoonflower was launched in 2008 in Durham, N.C. on the dream of empowering individuals to create, print and sell their own artwork on fabric, wallpaper and gift wrap.

Today, the Spoonflower community has grown to over 3.5 million creative individuals who use their own designs and the Spoonflower Marketplace to make curtains, quilts, clothing, bags, furniture, pillows, framed artwork, costumes, banners and much, much more.

EXPRESS YOURSELF

�ith custom fa�ics + pa�ers

When you shop from hundreds of thousands of designs in the Spoonflower Marketplace, you’ll be supporting a talented and devoted artist community around the globe, all while maintaining a slim eco-footprint via Spoonflower’s digital, on-demand printing process.

1 Start with a Design 2 Choose a Product 3 Place Your Order

from our Marketplace or create your own

AS SEEN IN:

from our lineup of fabric, wallpaper or gift wrap

WINNER

to be custom printed to your specs—no minimums

Skip the DIY and get the same great designs on finished products at our sister brands:

The home for

INDEPENDENT designers & makers since 2008 P ILLOW D ES I G N S

FAB RIC STACK DE SIGNS

THROW BL ANKE T DE SIGN

French Linen Tribal Ikat by holli_zollinger, #B508

Glam Gold Mermaid by crystal_walen, #B500

Buffalo Stampede by nouveau_bohemian, #B302

Zodiac La Luna Light by holli_zollinger, #B319

Watercolor Floating V's by betsysiber, #B263

Watercolour - 16 by heytangerine, #B131

Herringbone Tweed by willowlanetextiles, #B255

PRINTED IN DURHAM, N.C.

ECO-FRIENDLY DIGITAL PRINTING

LARGEST INDIE DESIGN MARKETPLACE

A GLOBAL DESIGN COMMUNITY

We are proud to operate our modern digital printing factory in a state steeped in textile tradition.

Our on-demand digital print process uses water-based pigment inks and dyes and produces very little waste.

With over 500,000 designs, our Marketplace is the largest collection of designs by independent designers in the world.

We support independent designers in 100+ countries worldwide. For more information, see page 48.

Start designing at

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FALL 2017

Features

LETTER FROM THE

'Tis the season for do-ityourself décor and gift ideas.

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20 BEHIND THE SCENES OF A MUCH-LOVED DESIGN TEAM

Perhaps you’d like to get ahead on making some thoughtful gifts or add a handmade touch to your holiday table. Two of my intentions this season are to update our mantel with special Hanukkah decorations (p. 10) and plan a night with my boys coloring our craft table (p. 40).

Whatever way you celebrate the season, I hope you will find ideas and projects to inspire you within these pages. At Spoonflower, we thrive on our community's imagination and always strive to help you personalize your home, wardrobe, business and more.

I'm excited to share that we’ve added two amazing fabrics to our lineup recently: Celosia Velvet (p. 42) and Organic Sweet Pea Gauze (p. 44). Whether you want to make a cute swaddle blanket for the ultimate baby shower gift or are planning a dramatic update to your curtains, we hope you'll love these additions as much as we do.

Not into sewing? Check out our sister brands Roostery and Sprout Patterns, which feature finished home goods and personalized apparel and accessories.

We’re continually expanding our lineup with products such as all-natural duvets and sheet sets (p. 56).

So cozy up and enjoy our latest catalog. I hope you find just the thing to spark your creative fire—and maybe even fulfill your intention for the season.

Happy creating,

Allison Sloan Polish

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J udy & Ralph Quintero share the secrets to Shopcabin's success.

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CELOSIA VELVET™

44 ORGANIC SWEET PEA GAUZE ™ The perfect baby gift.

49 MAKER SPOTLIGHT

Meet Tina Dixon Spence, the creator behind Buddha Babe.

58 OUTDOOR BLANKETS

Cozy up with Minky & Fleece or level-up with luxe Velvet.

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60 BOLD BATHROOM MAKEOVERS

Trending 26 TEA TOWELS

A best seller - just in time for holiday gift giving!

30 MODERN QUILTING

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Featuring Caitlin Topham, founder and creative voice behind Salty Oat.

Spotlight

Before I get swept completely away in the busyness of the season, I find value in setting my sights on a few achievable projects that will bring joy to my family.

What projects do you have in mind for this time of year?

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President of Spoonflower

37 THE LATEST IN PATTERN TRENDS 38 BLUE NOTES 62 THERE'S A DESIGN FOR THAT! With 500,000+ designs in our Marketplace, we have the design you're looking for.

Guides & Tutorials 6

THANKSGIVING

Turn your child's hand turkey art into timeless keepsakes.

18 LOUNGEWEAR

Craft the cutest, coziest pants featuring our Minky & Fleece.

22 CURTAIN CALL

Learn about our top five drapery fabrics.

28 DESIGN YOUR OWN Tips for designing on Spoonflower.

34 FABRIC & PAPER GUIDE Let us help you find the perfect fabric & papers.

48 THE HOME FOR INDIE DESIGNERS Learn how Spoonflower supports creators worldwide.

52 CURATED COLLECTIONS

se collections to help you U mix & match.

50 SPROUT PATTERNS - Create colorful, custom clothing and accessories delivered straight to your door.

56 ROOSTERY HOME DÉCOR - Introducing our Bedding

Collection. With our NEW luxury Sateen sheeting and duvets, you can now create a truly custom layered look for your bedroom.

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DIY FOR THE HOLIDAYS | Thanksgiving

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CUSTOMIZE WITH YOUR OWN DESIGN OR PICK FROM OUR MARKETPLACE TO COMPLEMENT YOUR HOLIDAY DÉCOR

Materials you’ll need: 1 yard of Lightweight Cotton Twill, 3 1⁄2 yards of twill tape ribbon or cotton webbing (1� wide), sewing machine, scissors, thread, straight pins, safety pin, measuring tape, chalk or fabric marker, an iron and free digital pattern.

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Iron your fabric print side down. Fold one edge of your fabric into the center of the yard. Line up your apron body piece along the fold, and cut around it. Cut out two pocket pieces from the remainder of your yard.

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Press and fold the top 1⁄4� edge of the apron toward the wrong side then press and fold another ½�. Pin and top stitch. Repeat with the sides and bottom edge.

APRON IN: LIGHTWEIGHT COTTON TWILL $26/YD

Give Thanks Helping Hands Make Light Work

TIP: Serge or zigzag stitch along the two diagonal edges of your apron to prevent fraying in your apron tie casing.

Turn their keepsake art into memorable holiday décor.

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To create the casing for your apron ties, press sides inward toward the wrong side of the fabric about ¼�, and stitch along the edge to secure.

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Fold the diagonal edges over again about 2 ¼�, press and pin in place. Stitch along the edges with ¼� seam.

TIP: Be sure the bottom openings of your casings line up across the width of the apron.

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Assemble the pocket by pinning the two pocket pieces together, right sides facing. Sew the edges with a ½� seam, leaving a small opening along the top. Turn the pocket right side out; pin and sew the top edge to close.

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Pin the pocket piece to the apron in line with the base of the casing. Sew around the sides and bottom of the pocket to secure it to your apron, being careful not to catch the casing in your stitches.

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Mark a line down the pocket about 8� from either edge.

Sew from top to bottom to create a divide in the pocket.

Learn how to turn the quintessential kid's project into a Lightweight Cotton Twill table runner and apron with our tutorial (perfect for beginners!)

Kids will love showing off their “handiwork” to family and friends.

To view the whole tutorial, and get the free digital pattern, visit spoonflower.com/chefapron

TIP: This part is totally customizable—you can add as many divides in your pocket as you’d like!

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Attach the safety pin to one side of the twill tape for the apron tie. Feed it through the casing starting at the waist, out the top, down into the other side of the neckline, and out the other side of the waist. Fold over the ends of your ties and finish as desired.

You’re done! Get cookin’.

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Turn your favorite turkey handprints into table decorations you can enjoy year after year.

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NAPKINS IN: ORGANIC COTTON SATEEN ULTRA $27/YD

We foraged for the season’s best designs that will add warmth to your fall dinner parties.

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

GIFT WRAP $15/ROLL

A Handmade Hanukkah Add even more cheer to your Hanukkah festivities with themed wrapping paper and double-sided Fleece bunting (no sewing required)!

TAB L EC LOT H D ESIGN Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel by alicia_vance, #B134

TABLECLOTH IN: ORGANIC COTTON SATEEN ULTRA $27/YD

BUN T IN G #B540

HANUKK AH GIFT WR AP PICKS Our gift wrap holds up to late-night wrapping sessions thanks to its premium-weight paper made from responsibly-sourced fibers—plus it's fully recyclable ($15/roll).

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Star of David - Variation by isabella_asratyan #B200

Navy Menorah Tile by winterblossom #B528

Mazel Tov by khaus #B393

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H | Ezra by brainsarepretty, #B165

E | Dino Dreidels by themazelblog, #B151

| Hanukkah Polka Dot by binge_crafter, #B365

G | Dreidel by khaus, #B407

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UNDER WRAPS Create a cozy hearth this Christmas with handmade stockings in our super-soft, low-loft Fleece.

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Cut the pattern pieces, then fold your yard of fabric in half and cut out your pieces so you have two of each.

TIP: You can make two stockings from 1 yard of fabric.

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Sew sock by pinning the right sides together and sewing around the edge with a 1⁄4" seam allowance.

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Assemble the white cuff by placing the printed sides together and sewing the short edges of the cuff.

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Sew cuff, strap and sock together by folding your strap in half lengthwise so that the raw ends of the strap meet. With the wrong side of the stocking facing you, pin the raw edge of your strap to the top, raw edge of the stocking. With the right side of the cuff facing the wrong side of the stocking, pin and stitch raw edges together with the strap sandwiched between the cuff and stocking.

TIP: Use fabric scraps instead of ribbon to make a strap.

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Unique Custom Gifts | DIY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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BELT IN ECO CANVAS ($32/YD) oda Nation US National Parks S by pennycandy, #B271

TODDLER RECESS RAGLAN (STARTING AT $22) The Bristle Barons Mustache Bonanza by kaylaking, #B196

No-Sew Blanket See our blog for the How-To at: spoonflower.com/tieblanket

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NO-SEW FLEECE BLANKET ($27/YD)

PORTSIDE DOPP KIT (STARTING AT $20) SCARF IN CHIFFON ($21/YD)

London Calling by stacyiesthsu, #B173

Blue Planes White by karinka, #B124

Black and White by stacyiesthsu, #B174

Watercolour Cacti Succulents by crumpetsandcrabsticks, #B198

Par Avion by crumpetsandcrabsticks, #B240 Spoonflower.com

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A | V intage Christmas Cars by charlottewinter, #B378

H | H ipster Rudolph with Snowflake by taluna, #B321

B | S loth Mint Grey Black by andrea_lauren, #B325

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J | C ute Unicorn Rainbow in Pink by caja_design, #B303

a pair of cozy loungewear pants as soft as

K | Math in Color by chicca_besso, #B227

2 yards of Fleece ($27/yd) or Minky

L | F lying Ace by cheyanne_sammons, #B125

($27/yd) for the ultimate in comfort.

D | Baby Goats by heleenvanbuul, #B268 E | K itten Hipster Green by curious_nook, #B141 F | D inosaurs and Bones (Black) by heleen_vd_thillart, #B341

The more the

Forget matching—we have a design for every personality.

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| R ocket Race in Navy by sugarfresh, #B350

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Every holiday movie marathon deserves your favorite blanket. Get started with

LOUNGEWEAR IN: MINKY $27/YD, FLEECE $27/

M | Strike A Pose! by zapi, #B228

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GREAT SEWING PROJECT FOR ANY LEVEL

Don’t let your loungewear get you down: customprinted pants match comfort with your personal

Loungewear Tutorial

STEP 3: Pin your pant pieces

STEP 5: Create a channel for your elastic

DIY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MERRY & BRIGHT

may all your pa�erns delight

style. Follow along to learn how to make your own!

STEP 2: Trace your pants

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Materials you’ll need: 3 yards of Fleece or Minky fabric, a pair of your own pants, 1" wide elastic, scissors, thread, sewing machine and saftey pin.

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Fold your yards of Fleece in half. Fold your pair of pants in half, leg over leg, and line up the outer leg seam of your pants on the fold.

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Trace the shape of your pants onto the fabric, adding extra seam allowance extending 1.5" on the side, 2" from the top of your pants, and 3" from your hem. Cut out two pieces in this fashion.

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Match up your two pant pieces and, with right sides together, sew along the top curved seams on either side.

This will create your crotch seams.

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Keeping the right sides together, open up the pants and line up the inseams of each pant leg. Stitch entire curve of the inseam into place.

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To form the waistband, create a channel for the elastic at the top of the pants. With the wrong side facing you, fold over the top of the pants by 1 1⁄4", leaving room for your elastic. Stitch along the folded edge of your channel with a ⅜" seam allowance, leaving a 1" opening between the beginning and end of your stitch line. You’ll feed the elastic through this opening.

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Measure your waist, and cut a length of elastic to match that measurement. With a safety pin attached to one end of the elastic, feed the elastic through the waistband channel, taking care not to twist the elastic.

Santa by heidikenney #B104

Christmas Peppermint Latte by charlottewinter #B379

Vintage Christmas Trailer on Red by lilcubby #B373

Itty Bitty Knitting Committee by designed_by_debby #B324

North Pole Reindeer by charlottewinter #B423

Vintage Christmas by petite_circus #B380

Nutcracker by sanneteloo #B226

Fair Isle Moose (Red) by littlearrowdesign #B418

Everyday is a Snow Day by tangolikeamango #B434

Dogs Christmas by laurawrightstudio #B163

Meowy Christmas by shelbyallison #B307

Santa - Father Christmas by andrea_lauren #B296

TIP: To keep both ends of elastic out of the channel opening, pin one elastic end to your fabric right outside of the channel and feed the elastic with the other end.

See the step-by-step tutorial to make your own at spoonflower.com/loungewear 18

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Once your elastic is all the way through your channel, overlap the ends, and sew together with a small zigzag stitch.

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Tuck your elastic into the channel, and close the opening with your machine or by hand. Hem your pants to your desired length and flip right side out.

Time to get cozy!

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BEH IN D T H E S C EN ES OF A

Much-Loved Design Team

JUDY SHARES HER SECRETS TO SUCCESS

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Think B.O.S.S.: “Be of Spectacular Service”

From sending simple thank you

I’m so proud to be a part of this international

messages to responding to custom

design community at Spoonflower. We have

requests, staying in touch with

the freedom to explore our creativity and

every one of our customers is the cornerstone of our success. That’s why

make a living while doing it.”

Evening Rose in White #B447

— JUDY QUINTERO

it’s the first thing we do every day.

MADE BY: Sundia Swimwear

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8" Sweet Blush Roses #B370

Like any business, finding

focused our efforts solely on creating

success takes time, commitment,

designs that would render nicely on

have given up on Spoonflower in the early months when we didn't

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Today, Spoonflower is one of the most important parts

Thanks to the hard-working duo of Judy and Ralph

of our business and a trusted partner for us,” said Ralph.

Quintero, who poured their energy and talents into the Spoonflower Marketplace, Shopcabin is now one of the top 5 most popular shops on Spoonflower with yearly commissions topping six figures. Their work has even been featured on BuzzFeed and in Better Homes & Gardens.

Step into their Spoonflower design shop, and you’ll be awash in whimsical watercolors, bohemian creatures, and dreamy

2 Yard Swan with Roses #B383 Peach Arrows by ajoyfulriot#B451

Focus on a niche market and then expand.

Early on, we researched trends and

and dedication. If we would

wo years ago, there was no shopcabin.

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home décor. Soon our customer base expanded and so did our market for designs. Our work is now on baby clothing, pet fashion, underwear, hats,

have any sales, we wouldn't have

tents and more!

been around to see the success

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— RALPH QUINTERO

MADE BY: BubblesLane

Be open to new ideas.

Some of our top-performing

designs were developed from ideas we received from our customers.

lettering—all carefully curated to coordinate. The business is

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a family affair, with Judy and Ralph’s sons suggesting design ideas. Judy’s father, an artist, also contributes. Sometimes the

Promote your Spoonflower shop.

We take every opportunity to

Before Shopcabin, Judy sold her designs on vintage plates

Quinteros choose to use freelance artists for certain design

through Etsy. As word got out and popularity grew, the

elements. Even still, Judy admits that there is always an

shop, and we market it on our website,

couple explored platforms that would offer entry into home

element of risk. “Sometimes the design you feel will be

our Instagram account—even our

décor. Eventually they sourced a manufacturer and began

the most incredible design ever is not. Sometimes the

email signatures.

selling their designs on finished goods through their own

design you don’t think will be popular at all exceeds every

branded website.

possible expectation.”

Soon customers began to ask for coordinating prints in

Still, the risks seem to have paid off for this dynamic couple.

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various fabrics. Ralph researched on-demand textile printing

For designers looking to expand their reach, the model of the

companies, which led him to Spoonflower. “There are

Quinteros success is inspiring and achievable. “Spoonflower

other companies out there that offer on-demand printing;

offers anyone the opportunity to have a profitable and

however, we chose Spoonflower because of the quality and

successful business—if you’re willing to put in the time,”

consistency. Whether customers buy a swatch or 200 yards,

said Ralph Quintero.

we know that they'll be thrilled when their order arrives.

send customers to our Spoonflower

Printed in the USA

We plan, study upcoming

design trends, analyze data, invest in marketing, attend design shows, take courses and continue learning. By doing this, we focus on what works so we can do more of that, and study what

Spring Friends Rainfall #B282 MADE BY: Woodbean

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Treat it like a business.

English Pink Garden #B385

doesn’t work to minimize missteps.

MADE BY: 2 Peas in a Pod

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CURTAIN CALL The Top 5 Fabrics for Window Treatments

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TRANSLUCENT: Choose sheer Chiffon for barely-there accents in open living spaces and for layered looks in bedrooms.

Our Favorites for Windows

FILTERED LIGHT: Linen Cotton Canvas Ultra and Lightweight Cotton Twill have beautiful textures that suit dining rooms and bedrooms.

A | Boreal Large by meghannrader, #B269

E | Rainbow Fushia Floral by micklyn, #B253

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MUTED LIGHT: Sturdy Eco Canvas holds up well in play areas or porches (and also makes a great “movie screen” for portable projectors!)

OPAQUE: Celosia Velvet™ adds bold drama, filters out the most light and is perfect for formal rooms or cozy spaces.

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CELOSIA VELVET ($34/YD)

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTON TWILL ($27/YD)

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CHIFFON ($21/YD) | Coral Beach Fabric by littlearrowdesign, #B510

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ECO CANVAS ($32/YD)

LINEN COTTON CANVAS ULTRA ($27/YD)

C | Bluebirds by gollybard, #B103

G | Modern Romance by georgenasenior, #B231

D | French Linen Diamante by holli_zollinger, #B454

H | Mod Triangles Navy Blue by crystal_walen, #B506

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The Perfect Ingredient:

hello,

FUN DESIGNS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR KITCHEN

Baking Stuff by verycherry, #B108

Kitchen Cupboard by katherinelenius, #B160

Macarons Sweets Candy by caja_design, #B353

Cooking Spoons on Ice Blue by thin_line_textiles, #B348

Gingerbread Men on Stripes by littlearrowdesign, #B529

Kitchen Power by pattyryboltdesigns, #B259

APRONS IN: KONA® COTTON ULTRA $19/YD

sugar!

AD U LT AP RO N D ES I G NS Pink Lily Small by betsybarry, #B481 Green Onions by betsybarry, #B297

Spoons by katerhees, #B248

Milk and Cookies // Mint by andrea_lauren, #B327

Cookie Party by runningriverdesign, #B220

Strawberry Print by betsybarry, #B473 Hydrangea Pattern by betsybarry, #B409 C HI L D AP RO N D ES I G NS Spoons by katerhees, #B248 Cupcakes by littleislandcompany, #B305

Today's Chalkboard Special by pattyryboltdesigns, #B161

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Cupcakes by littleislandcompany, #B305

Turn to p. 34 to see all options of fabric and paper

Baking on Barkcloth by nouveau_bohemian, #B194

Donut White Sprinkle by digidivagraphics, #B308

Your mini “sous chef” will love stirring up sweets next to you with these matching aprons.

Find the full tutorial by Betsy Barry on the blog at Spoonflower.com/tieredapron.

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N | Light Cats Tea Towel by andrea_lauren, #B360

Q | Dogs and Bowties by laurawrightstudio, #B494

| Back to School Pears by heleen_vd_thillart, #B521

G | Prohibition Tea Towel by pennycandy, #B396

K | Red Hen by threebearsprints, #B493

| Lovely Chair Tea Towel by jenimp, #B413

O | House and Foxes Tea Towel by jill_o_connor, #B415

R | French 75 Tea Towel by heatherdutton, #B398

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T | Chrissy Cookies by amel24, #B406 U | Wishbone by flatfilestudios, #B310

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PROJECT IDEAS | Design Your Own

Tips for Designing ON SPOONFLOWER

From kids' art & photos to watercolor & sketches, it all belongs at Spoonflower.

Image Size When creating your design, you will need a minimum of 150 pixels for every inch of your final print dimension. For example, if you'd like an image to print at 4" by 4", you'll want to prepare your file so that it measures at least 600 by 600 pixels, since 4 x 150 pixels = 600. You can use this formula to size any image— just multiply the print width and height in inches by 150 pixels.

DPI When you upload a design, it's converted to 150 DPI (dots per inch), which can cause some unexpected changes in scale if your image is not already at 150 DPI. You can use the “Smaller” or “Bigger” buttons on the design page or enter a specific DPI by clicking on the “Change DPIˮ link. Once you make an adjustment, don't forget to click “Save this Layout” to make the change stick.

Design Preview Keep in mind that the preview window is the best way to predict how your design will print. The rulers along the edge of the preview window are also a great way to estimate the scale of a print. For example, if you notice that your design is cut off in the preview, it will be cut off on your fabric. Additionally, each fabric prints at a specific width, so be sure to check that your design is not wider than the fabric you're ordering.

Repeat Options Once you upload your design to Spoonflower, you can choose to either center it or use our software to create a repeat. A basic repeat just creates tiles of your design straight up and down, while a half-drop or half-brick repeat staggers the tiles vertically or horizontally. The mirror repeat reflects the design both vertically and horizontally.

If you're having a hard time picturing what these look like, don't worry—the preview allows you to toggle back and forth between the layout options in real time. Click “Save this Layout” to finalize your selections.

Looking for more tips and tricks?

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All fabric swatches | $5

Every design you see on Spoonflower is made by someone like you. From professional designers to hobbyists and beginners, the Spoonflower Marketplace is for everyone—and you always keep the rights to your work.

DESIGN YOUR OWN fabric & wallpaper & gift wrap

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1. Click on “Design” in the navigation bar and then select “Upload”.

2. Select your file. We recommend uploading a JPG or PNG file at 150 dpi (dots per inch). All files should be under 40 MB in size.

We also accept TIF and GIF formats.

3. Confirm that you own rights to the design. We respect the rights of artists and so should you. You retain the sole copyright for all original artwork that you upload.

4. Click Upload. Ta-da! See? Now the fun begins…

From here, you can play with repeat options. Choose to center your design or create a basic, half-drop, half-brick, or mirror repeat.

Add a title, tags, keywords and description to your design.

Completing this important information will ensure that other users and potential customers can find your design in the Spoonflower Marketplace and through web searchs.

Sell your design. Proof your work by ordering a swatch of your design on fabric (swatches cost just $5). Ensure that the colors and quality are what you expected. If you need to do some tweaking, you can go back to your design and make all the necessary changes. Once you're pleased, make it available for sale!

For tips on how to create a seamless repeat, visit our blog at spoonflower.com/repeat.

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QUILT & SHAMS IN: KONA® COTTON ULTRA $19/YD

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KONA ® COTTON ULTRA ($19/YD): The perfect choice for beginners and experts alike is an essential in the quilting industry.

This premium, long-staple cotton fabric has a soft hand and is easy to sew.

Caitlin Topham is the owner and quilter behind Salty Oat, an online quilt shop and blog dedicated to the art of patchwork goods. With her modern take on an ageold practice, she curated this bedroom look that is both contemporary and timeless—the centerpiece of which is her beautiful handmade queen-sized quilt in Kona® Cotton Ultra ($19/yd).

What characterizes a “modern-style quilt”?

Modern quilts are usually characterized by the use of solid or almost-solid fabrics; negative space; improvisational piecing; and fun and unique color palettes.

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They are looking for quilts that fit into their modern décor and are unlike the quilts they may have grown up with.

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ORGANIC COTTON SATEEN ULTRA ($27/YD): The gold

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MINKY ($27/YD): If you want a quilt as snuggly as a lamb, this is the pick for you. This incredibly plush 100% polyester knit fabric

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| Carerra Marble Watercolor by willowlanetextiles, #B162

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Layering similar colors in different prints and scales gives a room that “finished” look.

PILLOWS IN: SILKY FAILLE $24/YD, LINEN COTTON CANVAS ULTRA $27/YD

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OUR PRO TIP: Don't want to make your own? Buy finished pillows at Roostery.com.

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WOVEN FABRICS

THE RIGHT FABRIC FOR EVERY PROJECT

Basic Cotton Ultra $17.50/yd*

Satin $18/yd*

Kona® Cotton Ultra $19/yd*

Cotton Poplin Ultra $20/yd*

Heavy Cotton Twill $32/yd*

Performance Piqué $20/yd*

Performance Knit $24/yd*

100% combed cotton with ring-spun yarn

00% polyester satin with a 1 shiny finish

42" wide printable area

54" wide printable area

3.2 oz per square yard

2.2 oz per square yard

Estimated shrinkage: 2-4% in length and width

stimated shrinkage: 0-2% in E length and width

Appropriate for craft projects, quilting, apparel and bag liners

ppropriate for costumes, apparel A and bag lining, wedding décor and accessories

100% combed cotton

100% cotton

42" wide printable area

42" wide printable area

4.5 oz per square yard

3.7 oz per square yard

stimated shrinkage: 2-4% in E length and 4-5% in width

stimated shrinkage: 5-6% E in length and 3-4% in width

ppropriate for quilting, A appliqué, shirting and dresses

ppropriate for quilting, A shirting, skirts, dresses, pajamas and home décor

100% cotton twill with optic white finish 58" wide printable area 8 oz per square yard stimated shrinkage: 6-8% in E length and 1-2% in width ppropriate for drapery, table A linens, pillows, banners, tote bags, pants, coats and jackets

Modern Jersey $26.50/yd*

stretch

stretch

MOISTURE

MOISTURE

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00% polyester piqué knit with 1 a moisture-wicking, soil release finish 56" wide printable area

wicking

100% polyester with moisture management

56" wide printable area

56" wide printable area

6.5 oz per square yard

4.1 oz per square yard

4.5 oz per square yard stimated shrinkage: 0-3% in E length and width ppropriate for athletic apparel, A polo shirts, sporty dresses and skirts and headbands

stretch

96% polyester/4% spandex

stimated shrinkage: 2-4% in E length and 0-1% in width

stimated shrinkage: 0-2% in E length and 2-4% in width ppropriate for athletic apparel A and conference posters

ppropriate for t-shirts, dresses, A maxi skirts, headbands, scarves and baby clothing

Minky $27/yd*

Organic Cotton Knit Ultra $27/yd*

NEW!

NEW!

Chiffon $21/yd*

Poly Crepe de Chine $23/yd*

Organic Sweet Pea Gauze™ $23/yd*

Silky Faille $24/yd*

Faux Suede $34/yd*

Cotton Spandex Jersey $26.75/yd*

stretch

Crinkles when washed

100% polyester chiffon

100% polyester crepe de chine

54" wide printable area

52" wide printable area

1.5 oz per square yard

1.9 oz per square yard

stimated shrinkage: 0-1% in E length and width

stimated shrinkage: 0-2% in E length and width

ppropriate for scarves, sheer A curtains and special occasion décor items

ppropriate for blouses, flowy A dresses, lingerie, scarves and sheer drapery

100% organic cotton double gauze 56" wide printable area 3.2 oz per square yard stimated shrinkage: 12-14% E in length and 8-10% in width ppropriate for swaddle A blankets, bibs, burp cloths and beach cover ups

stretch

100% polyester

100% polyester napped woven

93% cotton/7% spandex

100% polyester soft napped finish

54" wide printable area

54" wide printable area

60" wide printable area

54" wide printable area

4.4 oz per square yard

7.5 oz per square yard

5.5 oz per square yard

6.1 oz per square yard

stimated shrinkage: 0-2% E in length and width

stimated shrinkage: 0-3% E in length and width

stimated shrinkage: 7-10% in E length and 1-3% in width

stimated shrinkage: 1-2% in E width and 1-3% in length

ppropriate for adult and baby A apparel including loungewear and leggings

ppropriate for quilting, blankets, A lounge wear and cold weather accessories

ppropriate for drapery, A pillows, dresses, blouses and scarves

ppropriate for bags, A upholstery, pillows and toys

100% certified organic cotton interlock knit 56" wide printable area 5.8 oz per square yard stimated shrinkage: 9-11% in E length and 5-7% in width ppropriate for t-shirts, dresses, A baby clothes, layettes and blankets

NEW!

Lightweight Cotton Twill $26/yd*

Organic Cotton Sateen Ultra $27/yd*

Linen Cotton Canvas Ultra $27/yd*

Eco Canvas $32/yd*

Celosia Velvet™ $34/yd*

Fleece $27/yd*

Sport Lycra $32/yd*

Having trouble deciding?

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SAMPLE PACK FOR $3

MOISTURE

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100% cotton 58" wide printable area 5.6 oz per square yard stimated shrinkage: 4-6% in E length and 1-2% in width ppropriate for drapery, table A linens, tea towels, pillows, banners, tote bags, shirting and shorts

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KNIT FABRICS

100% organic cotton sateen with a glossy finish and soft hand 56" wide printable area 3.8 oz per square yard stimated shrinkage: 3-4% in E length and width ppropriate for quilting, table A linens, pillows and bedding

*Prices included here are shown before any discounts. Turn to p. 40 to learn more about our Everyday 10% Designer Discount, Bulk Discount and PRO Membership programs.

55% linen/45% combed cotton 54" wide printable area 6.2 oz per square yard stimated shrinkage: 3-5% in E length and 0-3% in width ppropriate for table linens, tea A towels, dresses, bags and pillows

00% polyester canvas with 1 45% recycled content 54" wide printable area 8.7 oz per square yard stimated shrinkage: 0-2% in E length and width ppropriate for upholstery, bags, A home decor, outdoor pillows, toys, play mats and jackets

100% polyester velvet

100% polyester low-loft fleece

54" wide printable area

56" wide printable area

10.9 oz per square yard

6.2 oz per square yard

stimated shrinkage: 4-6% in E length and 2-4% in width

stimated shrinkage: 0-2% in E length and width

ppropriate for upholstery, A curtains, pillows and apparel

ppropriate for adult and youth A loungewear, blankets, pillows and cool weather apparel

88% polyester/12% Lycra, moisture-wicking finish and 4-way stretch

Plus, it ships free!

56" wide printable area 8.4 oz per square yard stimated shrinkage: 0-3% in E length and width ppropriate for athletic A apparel and swimwear

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WALLPAPERS & GIFT WRAP

The latest in

PATTERN TRENDS

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Gift Wrap $15/roll

Smooth Wallpaper $5/ft*

Woven Wallpaper $7.50/ft*

DID YOU KNOW…

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You can use our paper products for fun DIYs such as:

Drawer or shelf liners Bookcase backing Laptop skins Top quality, heavy-duty

Opaque white with wateractivated adhesive backing

Opaque white 100% woven polyester with adhesive backing

26" x 6 ft rolls

2 ft wide, length is customizable from 1ft-15ft

2 ft wide, length is customizable from 1ft-15ft

Eco-friendly, FSC-certified, formaldehyde-, phthalate- and PVC-free

Eco-friendly and formaldehyde-, phthalate- and PVC-free

satin paper

Paper is manufactured carbon neutral and made from responsibly sourced fibers.

Enough to wrap 4 mediumsized gifts.

To install, simply soak in water and apply. No paste required.

Easily removable.

To install, simply peel and stick. Repositionable during installation and removable.

Envelope liners and more!

These days we’re seeing a trend toward designs that channel natural, organic elements and playful figures. These evocative prints will spark interest no matter where you use them!

*Prices included here are shown before any discounts. Read below to learn more about our Everyday 10% Designer Discount, Bulk Discount and PRO Membership programs.

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Appropriate as wallpaper, drawer and shelf liners, decals, and craft projects.

ARE YOU A BUSINESS OWNER?

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Bulk Discount For creative small business owners, our Bulk Discount or wholesale program applies to orders of 20 or more yards of fabric and can be composed of any combination of designs and fabrics.

For example, you can receive: 10% off orders of 20 to 49 yards of fabric

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Our printing process uses nontoxic inks and wastes less fabric than traditional methods by only printing what is ordered.

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The fabric that doesn’t meet our standards never makes it to the landfill. We recyle it and the shredded fabric is used for industrial applications like car upholstery and furniture stuffing, bedding and flooring.

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B | Hills Hoist by elliewhittaker, #B306

H | White Marble by trizzuto, #B219

C | Floating by leanne, #B102

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| Wood Grain White Washed Fabric by amyteets, #B138

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| Honey Bee Mine Chalk Hexagon by vo_aka_virginiao, #B484

D | Who's the Cutest Pup by heleen_vd_thillart, #B511 E | Antique Brick by willowlanetextiles, #B223 F

| Birch Bark by willowlanetextiles, #B292

K | Humble Bee Honey Bee Floral by magnoliacollection, #B390 L

| The Honeycomb Conjecture by strange_phenomena, #B486

M | Honey Bee Hexagon Large by tiffanyheiger, #B485

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PILLOWS IN: ORGANIC COTTON SATEEN ULTRA $27/YD

Water-Activated

SMOOTH WALLPAPER Just $5/ft

From sapphire to indigo, denim to navy, these hues have always been front-runners for home décor (and most everything else.)

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Moon Phases Embroidery by marketa_stengl #B294

White Anemones - Navy by pattysloniger #B149

Pufferfish on Navy by jenlats #B291

Spring Expression Navy by verysarie #B301

French Linen Thistle by holli_zollinger #B456

Sea Birds Navy by kirstenkatz #B419

Delta Dance by blairwhite712 #B204

Da Vinci's Blueprints by thin_line_textiles #B441

Insecta Nocturnus by j9design #B504

Chrysanthemum Indigo by willowlanetextiles #B178

Geo Birds (in folksy navy) by nouveau_bohemian #B187

Dive In by jenimp #B472

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D | Blue Palm by fable_design, #B482

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Cactus & Succulents by kostolom3000 #B229

Henna Elephant by live&cre8 #B190

Summer Pattern by kiyanochka #B201

Color Me Floral by run_quiltgirl_run #B189

Turn any tabletop into an artist’s workspace with Spoonflower’s Woven Peel and Stick Wallpaper ($7.50/ft). Affix and color for hours of entertainment (and easy, removable clean-up!)

Animal Alphabet by penguinhouse #B317

Mod Doodle Blooms by katerhees #B191

Hello Neighbour by meliszawang #B202

Color in My Garden 2 by jillbyers #B188

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My boys get so excited when I come home with new wallpaper

for our art table. It’s one of my very favorite ways to connect

WOVEN WALLPAPER safe for woodwork Just $7.50/ft

with them. We put on music and color for hours; it’s amazing the conversations we have.”

— ALLISON SLOAN POLISH, PRESIDENT OF SPOONFLOWER

Robot Pattern by cecca #B358

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Intricate Flowers 2 by anderson_lee #B183

Champignons by snowflower #B322

Cat Stripes Black and White by caja_design #B273

Owls Blk/Wht (Small) by andrea_lauren, #B262

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Velvet Celosia

SPOONFLOWER EXCLUSIVE: CELOSIA VELVET $34/YD

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P | Marble Marvel | Emerald by lottalorier, #B453

W | Tiki Rattan 1d by muhlenkott, #B195

Q | Aurora Borealis Black and White by mia_valdez, #B445

Y | Art Deco Fans, Gold by magentayellow, #B235

K | Honeycomb Aqua by mia_valdez, #B254

R | Hedgehog Squiggles Small by karismithdesigns, #B328

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| Ink Dot Scales by crumpetsandcrabsticks, #B344

M | Geometric Flower Tiles by daniteal, #B410

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U | Herringbone Tweed by willowlanetextiles, #B255

O | Kaleidoscope Emerald Ombre by seabluestudio, #B143

V | Black and White Laurel by crumpetsandcrabsticks, #B252

| Fern on Green by littlearrowdesign, #B463

H | French Linen Tribal Ikat by holli_zollinger, #B508

All fabric swatches | $5

| Palm Leaves King Pineapple by chicca_besso, #B503

E | Watercolour - 16 by heytangerine, #B497 G | Monstera Leaves by crystal_walen, #B478

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X | Mermaid Gold by crystal_walen, #B421 Z | Railroad Mini Aspen by willowlanetextiles, #B203 AA | Glam Gold Mermaid by crystal_walen, #B500 BB | Painted Medallions Gold by crystal_walen, #B426 CC | Medallion Pattern in Mustard by micklyn, #B337

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NEW fabric

This is seriously one of my new favorite fabrics. It's

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Spoonflower Exclusive: Organic Sweet Pea Gauze™ $23/YD

A | Ink Sketch Trees / Navy by wilderandbean, #B389 B | Baseball Seams by c_manning, #B270 C | Super Cool Kids Tractor by littlesmilemakers, #B359 D | Whale Pod in Blue by taraput, #B230 E | Happy Milk Jar by taraput, #B432

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P | Flamingos by melarmstrongdesign, #B513

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PRO TIP: Hem or serge prior to washing. Crinkles when washed!

Q | Orange2 by canigrin, #B501

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HOW DO YOU ME ASURE A YE AR?

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