Spoonflower Magazine | Spring 2017

CUSTOM-PRINTED SPRING 2017

Fabric, Wallpaper & Gift Wrap

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FRESH WAYS TO

Breathe New Life Y BU

WH AT YOU WA N NEW!

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THE RISE OF THE CREATIVE CLASS TRENDING COLORS & DESIGN

The Hidden Star of

PROJECT RUNWAY DESIGN YOUR

own fabric

Who We Are

EXPRESS YOURSELF

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

with custom fabrics & papers

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.

— Step One — Start with a Design

from our Marketplace or create your own

When you shop from the over 350,000 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.

— Step Two — Choose a Product

from our lineup of fabric, wallpaper or gift wrap

— Step Three —

Place your Order

to be custom printed to your specs—no minimums

DRESS FABRIC Constellations Sky Night Time by andrea_lauren, #A460

AS SEEN IN:

BLANKET ON CHAIR Solid Gold Kilim by ivieclothco, #A461 GIFT WRAP Not So Blk/Wht Leaves by crystal_walen, #A318 Floral Dreams White (large) by shopcabin, #A208 Antique Poppy Navy by willowlanetextiles, #A115

WINNER

Painted Protea Floral by micklyn, #A324 FABRIC ROLL Grunge White by holli_zollinger, #A245 COVER See p. 6

theresa, social media manager at spoonflower

PRINTED IN DURHAM, N.C.

ECO-FRIENDLY DIGITAL PRINTING

LARGEST INDIE DESIGN MARKETPLACE

EARN UP TO 15% COMMISSION

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 350,000 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 60.

Start Designing

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22 SPRING 2017

LETTER FROM THE

President of Spoonflower You might be surprised to see a Spoonflower catalog in your mailbox. Experimenting is something we are good at and this catalog is our very first one. Thankfully, we were able to draw inspiration from all the adventurous and talented designers and makers that comprise the worldwide Spoonflower community. Whether you’re a long time customer or you’re just getting to know us, we would love to hear what you think.

Sit back, grab your coffee, and enjoy our first-ever printed catalog endeavor. Our community inspires us every day with its creativity and we hope to return the favor.

Happy dreaming,

Allison Sloan Polish

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12 B REATHE NEW LIFE INTO YOUR HOME

22 GEOMETRICS

Naturally compelling geometric repetition.

38 C ELEBRATING YOUR KIDS CREATIVITY

46 WOODLAND

50 7 WAYS TO PERSONALIZE YOUR WEDDING

52 WATERCOLOR FLORAL

Make art every day.

Charming ways to make your wedding uniquely yours.

56 T HE RISE OF THE CREATIVE CLASS

A modern maker revolution.

59 H IDDEN STAR OF PROJECT RUNWAY

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How Season 15 winner Erin Robertson "made it work" with Spoonflower.

61 T HE LATEST IN COLOR & PATTERN

Trending: Scandinavian Mod, Indigo Boho and Hedgehogs.

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BLACK & WHITE

Handpicked ideas for black and white patterns.

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Bears, Rabbits, and Foxes…

Oh Deer!

The new perennial choice for wallpaper.

54 SUMMER FRUITS

Bold and colorful fruit designs for an inspired summer table.

Guides & Tutorials 10 DESIGN YOUR OWN

Tips for designing on Spoonflower.

24 T HROW PILLOW TUTORIAL

A great project for sewists of all levels.

25 R ECIPE TEA TOWEL TUTORIAL

Themes

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BOTANICAL

Green-ery is in!

Create spaces that reflect your personality.

SPOTLIGHT

About a year and a half ago, I moved my family of five into a new home. It needed some work and I saw it as a blank slate to not only create the perfect environment for my growing family, but to have it feel like an expression of who we are, what we love and how we live. And I couldn’t wait to use some of my favorite Marketplace designs I had been storing up over the years. I can absolutely say the touches of Spoonflower around the house are my most treasured design elements and they end up being the very things that my friends and family remark on the most.

I hope you will enjoy thinking about ways to introduce a little color and pattern into your life in ways that feel personal and expressive. Perhaps you will get inspired with our feature article “10 Fresh Ways to Breathe New Life into Your Home”; you may just get a glimpse or two of my home and the three little men that keep me on my toes with their boundless creative energy.

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Feature Articles

Handwritten recipes become heirloom tea towels.

30 FABRIC & PAPER GUIDE

Let us help you find the perfect fabrics & papers.

FILL-A-YARD- We're revolutionizing the way you

replenish your fabric stash.

34 S PROUT PATTERNS- Create colorful, custom clothing and accessories, delivered straight to your door.

36 ROOSTERY- From pillows and tea towels to accent chairs

and wallpaper, shop high-quality home goods.

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TRENDING | Black and White

A | Z odiac Stacked by holli_zollinger, #A445

CLASSIC BOLD style

HIGH-CONTRAST BLACK AND WHITE IS A PERENNIAL FAVORITE TO DRESS UP YOUR SPACE Interior decorators have always had a fondness for black and white, and for good reason. Whether you want to liven-up your space or prefer a reserved palette to show off your attention-grabbing statement pieces, black and white makes for a timeless look.

B | M ilk Blk/Wht by andrea_lauren, #A292 C | B oston Terrier Blk/Wht by andrea_lauren, #A142 D | S hark Attack by elvelyckan, #A367 E | A ztec Black by littlearrowdesign, #A126 F | G runge White by holli_zollinger, #A245 G | I mpression Wht/Blk by leanne, #A265 H | L ondon Black Cab by littlesmilemakers, #A282 I | W ild Wallflowers by robyriker, #A440

SHOWN HERE IN: ECO CANVAS $32/YD & SILKY FAILLE $24/YD

J | B ear Blk/Wht by charlottewinter, #A132

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Faces White by zoe_ingram #A401

Black and White Floral by bluebirdcoop #A203

N | P astel Love Hearts Tossed by littlesmilemakers, #A329 O | S afari Zebra Grunge by holli_zollinger, #A358 P | C harcoal Dots by domesticate, #A150

Sweet Poppy Flower by littlesmilemakers #A317

Black X by elvelyckan #A138

Chiens en Lignes by kobaitchi #A155

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Mudcloth Blk/Wht by domesticate #A302

Tipi Blk/Wht by andrea_lauren #A408

Designs shown here in our ECO CANVAS and SILKY FAILLE, both of which are great for drapery.

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TRENDING | Botanical

Green-ery is in

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Leafy-licious Bring the outdoors in!

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Water-activated, no pasting Easily removable Monstera Cheese Plant by charlottewinter, #A298 Shown in Smooth Wallpaper $5/ft

Not So Black and White Leaves by crystal_walen, #A318 Shown in Organic Cotton Sateen Ultra $27/yd

Woven: $7.50/ft Peel and stick, repositionable Easily removable

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A | F loral Study Dark by holli_zollinger, #A209 B | P ainted Protea Floral by micklyn, #A324 C | S age Indigo by jillbyers, #A359 D | B irds and Butterflies by susan_polston, #A134 E | G raphic Flowers on Charcoal by heleen_vd_thillart, #A238

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DON’T LEAVE IT TO CHANCE! Use our Wallpaper Coverage Calculator before

Study Light placing yourHerbal wallpaper order

by holli_zollinger, #A254

at spoonflower.com

Shown in Organic Cotton Sateen Ultra $27/yd

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Over 350,000 designs online

H| A ntique Poppy Navy by willowlanetextiles, #A115 I | P alm Springs by bellarichard, #A326 J | G old Glitter Palm Leaves by mirabelleprint, #A235 K | K atsuya Black by willowlanetextiles, #A273 L | M ultiflorum by snowflower, #A307

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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.

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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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.

1. Click on ‟Designˮ in the navigation bar and then select ‟Uploadˮ.

Design Preview

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.

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.

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 artworks that you upload.

4. Upload. Ta-da! See? We told you it was easy. Now the fun begins…

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 mirrors the design both vertically and horizontally.

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 about your design will ensure that other users and potential customers can find your design in the Spoonflower Marketplace and Google search.

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 save your selections.

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 more tweaking, you can go back to your design and make all the necessary changes. If you're pleased, you can make it available for sale.

Looking for some more tips and tricks?

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

Visit spoonflower.com/tips

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All fabric swatches | $5

STEPS FOR UPLOADING

todd, developer at spoonflower

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INSPIRE | Breathe New Life Into Your Home

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Consider letting your bookshelves do

Before!

the talking. By keeping your walls neutral, your RECESSED SPACES CAN SPEAK VOLUMES. Woven Peel and Stick Wallpaper $7.50/ft

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Breathe fresh ways to

NEW LIFE

into your home

Create spaces that reflect your individuality We’ve compiled a list of simple but impactful projects that will revitalize your home. Refurbish a tired dresser, sew a set of custom throw pillows, or brighten up your dining room with a set of seasonal handmade dinner napkins. You can choose from over 350,000 unique and on-trend designs in the Spoonflower Marketplace or design your own. This year, don’t settle for the status quo—be true to your tastes and excite your space.

WALLPAPER: Arrows Gray by holli_zollinger, #A472 BLANKET: Stacked by holli_zollinger, #A473 PILLOWS: Giraffe Safari by holli_zollinger, #A232 Safari Herringbone Grunge by holli_zollinger, #A357

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Over 350,000 designs online

allison, president of spoonflower

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G | Sprigs Citron White by jillbyers, #A384

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spaces. Get them involved!

| Happiness by fable_design, #A247

J | Succulent Print on White by wiksten, #A392

Pick two or three designs that could work in your kids' spaces and let them make the final call.

K | Watercolor Abstract Blue Shapes (small) by dinaramay, #A469

A | Summer Sweet Ice Cream by andrea_lauren, #A396

L | Watercolor Abstract Blue Shapes by dinaramay, #A421

B | Baby Elephants Chunky Chevron (half size) by scrummy, #A468 C | Baby Elephants and Flamingos by scrummy, #A128 D | Geo Triangles by scrummy, #A223 E | Baby Elephants Chevron by scrummy, #A467 F | The Whales Reunion by chickoteria, #A500

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REINVIGORATE a tired piece of furniture with a fresh new set of pillows.

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ONE WALL SAYS IT ALL. No need to wrap the room in wallpaper. Depending on the space and lighting, sometimes one wall is all you need.

Mudcloth in Bone on Black by domesticate, #A303 Dot Grid Mud Cloth by holli_zollinger, #A462

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Don’t miss an opportunity to add a POP OF COLOR to your kitchen.

The real estate on your dishwasher and oven begs for a drape of color.

T NO Yoruba Herringbone

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by willowlanetextiles, #A464

Tea Towel shown in Linen Cotton Canvas Ultra $14/fat quarter

GRANDMA'S WALLPAPER 2 DIY Wallpapers Smooth: $5/ft

Drapery is a great place to incorporate LARGE SCALE VERTICAL DESIGNS like these birch trees.

Gigimigi Apple Seed by gigini, #A229

your

Birch Grove Warm Grey by willowlanetextiles, #A448

Water-activated, no pasting Easily removable Woven: $7.50/ft Peel and stick, repositionable Easily removable

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INCORPORATE COLOR AND PATTERN Find creative ways to display pattern and texture that speak to you.

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WOVEN WALLPAPER safe for woodwork Just $7.50/ft

C | Freeform Arrows in Indigo by domesticate, #A218 D | Triangle Wholecloth Coral Jubilee by ivieclothco, #A412 E | Golden Honeycomb by mrshervi, #A236

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H | Feathers by innamoreva, #A198

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J | Feather Gray/White by kimsa, #A196

K | Arrows Scattered Navy by andrea_lauren,

#A123 L | Fletching Arrows Briar Woods by littlearrowdesign,

#A204 M | All the Pretty Horses by vo_aka_virginiao,

#A114

Fall in love all over again by redressing your furniture, inside and outside.

Foxen by holli_zollinger, #A463

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—HOW TO—

SHOWN HERE IN: SILKY FAILLE $24/YD

CUSTOM-PRINTED

THROW PILLOWS

Sewing A Simple Zipper Pillow GREAT PROJECT FOR SEWISTS OF ALL LEVELS

add a punch of pattern

A simple pillow with a zipper opening takes only of two pieces of fabric, straight line stitching and

To view the whole tutorial,

a zipper—it could not be more simple.

including images and a video,

Materials you’ll need: a sewing machine, a pillow form/insert, fabric (see page 30 for what we recommend), matching thread, scissors, a zipper, an iron and measuring tape. Pinking shears and a seam ripper are optional.

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Begin by measuring the width of your pillow and add ⅜" on all four sides for the seam allowance. If the fabric has a design on it, plan how you’d like it to show on the pillow and cut accordingly.

visit spoonflower.com/pillow

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Place the printed sides of the pillow fabric together facing each other and sew a basting stitch along the bottom edge of the fabric using a ⅜" guide on your sewing machine. This will hold the fabric in place until the final stitches are sewn.

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Measure and mark where the zipper will begin on both sides of the opening. Set the stitch length to 2.5" and sew a stitch on both sides of the zipper opening. Use a reverse stitch to secure it. You will do this on both sides of the zipper opening.

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Open the fabric and place it face down on an ironing board. Iron the seam open to prep for sewing on the zipper. Place the zipper face down onto the seam and pin it into place.

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Place the printed sides of the pillow fabric together again, pin it into place and sew along the remaining three sides of the pillow. Use your zipper opening to pull the fabric through, right side out.

TIP: Trim the inside corners of the fabric to avoid fabric bunching in the corners.

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Printed in the USA

A | Cosmic Particles by friztin, #A170 B | Japanese Wisteria Navy by designed_by_debby, #A271 C | Peacock Garden Feathers Mint by ewa_brzozowska, #A332 D | Peacock by susan_polston, #A331 E | Serpentine 754 by muhlenkott, #A103 F | Gold Drops on White by jenlats, #A234 G | What Does the Fox Say? by susan_polston, #A435

H | The Birds on Beige by kaoru_sanchez, #A402 I | Eva Garden by holli_zollinger, #A191

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ADVANCED Geometry

SHOWN HERE IN: ECO CANVAS $32/YD & SMOOTH WALLPAPER $5/FT

Geometric repetition is naturally compelling. Try it on pillows, walls, curtains, table cloths and anywhere else you deem deserving of this style.

Hearty Pieces (med) by patricia_braune #A111

Geometric Dots on Tables by ottomanbrim #A224

Native Geometric Pattern by irrimiri #A310

Gray Mint Herringbone by mrshervi #A244

Hexo by nouveau_bohemian, #A255

Triangle Cheater Quilt by cassie_kulp #A410

Modern Deco Black by flis #A295

Ibis Plume by holli_zollinger #A188

Sequoyah Arrow Ikat by bohemiangypsyjane #A162

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Gilded Ombre Herringbone by willowlanetextiles #A369

Hexy Poms by shelleymade #A256

African Mud Cloth on Blue by jenlats #A241

A | Featherland White by leanne, #A197 B | Tribal Quilt (turquoise) by nouveau_bohemian, #A414 C | White Crosses on Black by modfox, #A437 Spoonflower.com

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gifts for her |

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TURN HANDWRITTEN RECIPES INTO

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Perfect for summer, gift your mom a tote hand-picked and sewn by you. For added impact, line your tote with a fun contrasting print. We recommend Eco Canvas ($32/yd) or Lightweight Cotton Twill ($26/yd).

kitchen, I see these tea towels and smile—it’s a great way to

honor my grandmother and remember her handwriting.”

A | S eagull Tracks by katerhees, #A453 Fish on Dark Teal (liner) by littlearrowdesign, #A200

Theresa Rizzuto, social media manager at Spoonflower

B | Watercolor Feather in Aqua by emilysanford, #A425 Starry Watercolor Dreams (liner) by emilysanford, #A387

TEA TOWELS HOW TO

1. Scan or take photos of your recipe and rotate it to landscape in photo editing software.

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Garden Kneeling Pad

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The perfect gardening companion for your favorite gardener. Create this custom kneeling pad in Eco Canvas for $32/yd.

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2. Create a 27͈ x 18͈ 150 DPI file so it'll fit exactly on one fat quarter of Linen Cotton Canvas Ultra.

3. Place your saved file into your 27" x 18" canvas, leaving a ½� around the recipe so that you have room for a hem.

4. Upload your saved recipe to Spoonflower.com and order a fat quarter of Linen Cotton Canvas Ultra.

5. O nce you get your custom-printed fabric, turn back the edge twice for a double hem. A small length of twill tape sewn into the corner will allow you to hang your tea towel from a hook.

For more details on this tutorial and more, visit spoonflower.com/recipe

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Complete this project with a fat quarter of Linen Cotton Canvas Ultra for $14!

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FILL -AYARD

NEW &

EXCITING!

Double-Sided Infinity Scarf

FILL -AYARD

PICK FOUR DESIGNS, MAKE TWO INFINITY SCARVES!

When a yard is more than a yard

Concentric Hills

by spacefam

Concentric Hills

by spacefam

Chinoiserie Peonies in Blue

by willowlanetextiles, #A156 Crane Mates Lavender

by materialsgirl, #A172

Buy what you need and what you want.

Spoonflower is revolutionizing the way you replenish your fabric stash. Choose from basic yard templates or project templates and select the designs you want printed. With multiple designs filling a yard, you can now get the fabric you want in just the amounts you need.

Some of our favorite projects: Infinity Scarf and Cheater Quilt.

Hot Air Balloons Mustard Yellow

paula, floor supervisor at spoonflower

by littlesmilemakers, #A259

Canary Canvas

Vintage Cameras Mint by andrea_lauren, #A416

Lucette Ikat in Pool by willowlanetextiles, #A284

Endless Fun(gi) by nadiahassan, #A190

Rainbow Watercolor Moroccan by micklyn, #A330

by anda, #A146 A PERFECT PROJECT FOR BEGINNERS, VISIT SPOONFLOWER.COM/SCARF

Turn the page to see this cheater quilt.

2-Yard Fill-A-Yard Project Poly Crepe de Chine is a sheer,

Northern Lights Collection by littlearrowdesign A | Forest Grey, #A212 B | Polka Dots Northern Lights, #A342 C | Multi Cross Northern Lights, #A305 D | Arrows Navy, #A122 E | Fletching Arrows, #A202 F | Chevron Navy, #A152 G | Chevron Mint, #A151 H | Multi Moose, #A306 I | Arrows Grey, #A121 J | Mint Arrows, #A294 K | Antlers on Grey, #A116 L | Fletching Arrows Grey, #A205 M | Multi Buck Head, #A304

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Printed in the USA

lightweight 100% polyester crepe fabric with a soft drape and a delicate weight.

Complete this 2-yard project for $46.

Modern Jersey (shown on model) is soft, stretchy and the perfect fabric for garment sewing. Complete this 2-yard project for $53.

Monstera Palm

Vintage Cameras Mint

by andrea_lauren, #A299

by andrea_lauren, #A416

Arrow Print

Endless Fun(gi)

by wiksten, #A119

by nadiahassan, #A190

Little Mountains Gold

by kimsa, #A281 Sonoran Sunrise

by nouveau_bohemian, #A375 Spoonflower.com

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CHEATER QUILTS

Hear what sewists are saying about

(your secret is safe with us)

MINKY $27.00/YD

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With our new Fill-A-Yard cheater quilt templates, you can complete an heirloom-quality large quilt in record time. Raise your quilt game with custom fabric you design or find the just-right design in our Marketplace. The quilters amongst us love our Organic Cotton Sateen Ultra ($27/yd), Kona Cotton Ultra ($19/yd), Cotton Poplin ®

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Q | Coral Pattern Magenta/Orange by weavingmajor, #A168

K | Western Flowers White by shopcabin, #A434

R | Freeform Arrows in Citron by domesticate, #A217

L | Where the Bees Fly by chicca_besso, #A436

S | Gum Nut Aubergine by zoe_ingram, #A246

M | Watercolor Crocodile by littlearrowdesign, #A424

T | Heathland with Wildlife by heleen_vd_thillart, #A250

C | Bark by fiddlehead_creations, #A131 D | Fairy Lanterns by vo_aka_virginiao, #A192 E | Cranes in Our Garden by tom_jordan, #A173 F | Murphy Blues by melbity, #A308 G | Spatial Anomoly by susaninparis, #A379 H | Seaweed in Blue by joanmclemore, #A365

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N | Green Gradient by candyjoyce, #A240 O | Panda Pink Flower by elvelyckan, #A327

P | Triangle Quilt Cloth Pastel by seekatesewfabric, #A411

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The right fabric for every project Basic Cotton Ultra $17.50/yd*

Cotton Poplin Ultra $20/yd*

Cotton Spandex Jersey $26.75/yd*

All printed on eco-friendly, water-based inks in North Carolina

Eco Canvas $32/yd*

Organic Cotton Knit Ultra $27/yd*

Organic Cotton Sateen Ultra $27/yd*

Performance Knit $24/yd*

stretch

100% combed cotton with ring-spun yarn 42" wide printable area 3.2 oz per square yard Estimated shrinkage: 2-4% in length and width Appropriate for craft projects, quilting, apparel and bag liners.

Faux Suede $34/yd*

stretch

100% cotton

95% cotton, 5% spandex

42" wide printable area

60" wide printable area

3.7 oz per square yard

5.5 oz per square yard

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

stimated shrinkage: 6-8% in E length and 2-4% in width

ppropriate for quilting, A shirting, skirts, dresses, pajamas and home decor.

ppropriate for adult and baby A apparel including loungewear and leggings.

Fleece $27.00/yd*

Kona® Cotton Ultra $19/yd*

100% polyester napped woven

100% polyester low-loft fleece

100% combed cotton

54" wide printable area

56" wide printable area

42" wide printable area

7.5 oz per square yard

6.2 oz per square yard

4.5 oz per square yard

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

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

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

ppropriate for bags, upholstery, A pillows and toys.

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

ppropriate for quilting, A appliqué, shirting and dresses.

Linen Cotton Canvas Ultra $27/yd*

Minky $27.00/yd*

stretch

stretch

MOISTURE

MOISTURE

wicking

00% polyester canvas with 1 45% recycled content

100% certified organic cotton, interlock knit

100% organic cotton sateen with a glossy finish and soft hand

100% polyester with moisture management

54" wide printable area

56" wide printable area

56" wide printable area

56" wide printable area

8.7 oz per square yard

5.8 oz per square yard

3.8 oz per square yard

4.1 oz per square yard

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

stimated shrinkage: 8-11% in E length and width

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

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

ppropriate for upholstery, bags, A home decor, outdoor pillows, toys, play mats and jackets.

ppropriate for t-shirts, dresses, A baby clothes, layettes and blankets.

ppropriate for quilting, table A linens, pillows and bedding.

ppropriate for athletic A apparel and science posters.

Heavy Cotton Twill $32/yd*

Poly Crepe de Chine $23/yd*

Sturdy 100% cotton twill, optic white finish

Satin $18/yd*

100% polyester crepe de chine 52" wide printable area

58" wide printable area

1.9 oz per square yard

8 oz per square yard

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

stimated shrinkage: 2-4% in E length and 2-4% in width ppropriate for drapery, table A linens, pillows, banners, tote bags, pants, coats and jackets.

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

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Lightweight Cotton Twill $26/yd*

Performance Piqué $20/yd*

00% polyester satin with a 1 shiny finish

Semi-sheer 100% silk with a delicate texture and beautiful drape

54" wide printable area

42" wide printable area

2.2 oz per square yard

2.2 oz per square yard

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

Estimated shrinkage: 3%

ppropriate for costumes, A pajamas, apparel and bag lining, wedding decor and accessories.

ppropriate for dresses, blouses, A pajamas, lingerie and lining.

00% polyester piqué knit with 1 a moisture-wicking, soil release finish 56" wide printable area 4.5 oz per square yard stimated shrinkage: 0-2% in E length and width ppropriate for athletic apparel, A polo shirts, sporty dresses and skirts and headbands.

Silky Faille $24/yd*

100% polyester 54" wide printable area 4.4 oz per square yard stimated shrinkage: 2-3% E in length and width ppropriate for drapery, A pillows, dresses, blouses and scarves.

WALLPAPERS & GIFT WRAP

Sport Lycra $32/yd*

Modern Jersey $26.50/yd*

Silk Crepe de Chine $38/yd*

wicking

Gift Wrap $15 roll*

Smooth Wallpaper $5/ft*

Woven Wallpaper $7.50/ft*

stretch

MOISTURE

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stretch

100% cotton

55% linen/45% combed cotton

100% polyester soft napped finish

96% polyester/4% spandex

58" wide printable area

54" wide printable area

54" wide printable area

56" wide printable area

5.6 oz per square yard

6.2 oz per square yard

6.1 oz per square yard

6.5 oz per square yard

stimated shrinkage: 4-6% in E length and 1-2% in width

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

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

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

ppropriate for drapery, table A linens, tea towels, pillows, banners, tote bags, shirting and shorts.

ppropriate for table linens, tea A towels, dresses, bags and pillows.

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

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

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*Prices included here are shown before any discounts. Visit us online at spoonflower.com/discounts to learn more about our Everyday 10% Designer Discount, our Bulk Discount and our PRO Membership programs.

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

Top quality, heavy satin paper 26" x 6 ft rolls

8.4 oz per square yard

aper is manufactured carbon P neutral and made from responsibly sourced fibers.

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

nough to wrap 4 mediumE sized gifts.

56" wide printable area

ppropriate for athletic A apparel and swimwear.

Opaque white with wateractivated adhesive backing

Opaque white 100% polyester with adhesive backing

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ft wide, length is customizable 2 starting at 1 ft

co-friendly, FSC-certified, E formaldehyde-, phthalate- and PVC-free

co-friendly and formaldehyde-, E phthalate- and PVC-free

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Easily removable.

o install, simply peel and stick.

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GUIDE | Selecting the Perfect Knit

LOOKING FOR A FABRIC WITH A LITTLE

f lexibility?

Spoonflower offers multiple stretch knit fabrics, each with their own personalities.

FABRIC

FIBER CONTENT

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SHRINKAGE

BEST FOR

4-way stretch 55% in width 70% in length

6-8% in length and 2-4% in width

adult and baby apparel including loungewear and leggings

4-6% in length and 2-4% in width

t-shirts, dresses, maxi skirts, headbands, scarves and baby clothes

8-11% in length and width

t-shirts, dresses, baby clothes layettes and blankets

Performance Knit $24/yd claire, hr associate at spoonflower

Performance Pique $20/yd

Cotton Spandex Jersey $26.75/yd*

95% cotton 5% spandex

Modern Jersey $26.50/yd*

96% polyester 4% spandex

56" wide

6.5 oz

4-way stretch 60% in width 30% in length

Organic Cotton Knit Ultra $27/yd*

100% organic cotton interlock knit

56" wide

5.8 oz

4-way stretch 30% in width 13% in length

60" wide

5.5 oz

Mod Tree Orange by paper_pie, #A492

Cotton Spandex Jersey $26.75/yd Galaxy Whales by wildnotions, #A498

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Organic Cotton Knit Ultra $27/yd

MOISTURE

wicking

Performance Knit $24/yd*

100% polyester with moisturewicking finish

Performance Piqué $20/yd*

100% polyester piqué knit with moisturewicking, soil release finish

Sport Lycra $32/yd*

88% polyester 12% Lycra fiber with moisturewicking finish

56" wide

56" wide

56" wide

4.1 oz

2-way stretch 25% in width

0-2% in length and 2-4% in width

4.5 oz

2-way stretch 40% in width

0-2% in length and width

8.4 oz

4-way stretch 46% in width and 32% in length

0-2% in length and width COLORFAST

athletic apparel and science posters

athletic apparel, polo shirts, sporty dresses, skirts and headbands athletic apparel including leggings, dance costumes and swimwear

to chlorinated & salt water

* Prices included here are shown before any discounts. Visit us online at spoonflower.com/discounts to learn more about our Everyday 10% Designer Discount, our Bulk Discount and our PRO Membership programs.

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Arrows Orange by littlearrowdesigns, #A496 Arrows Scattered Navy by andrea_lauren, #A497

Sport Lycra $32/yd Unicorns in the Garden by demigoutte, #A495

Our Organic Cotton Knit Ultra is a great choice if you're looking for natural fibers or organic fabric. It's a heavyweight interlock fabric that's a bit like a t-shirt knit, but thicker.

For a lighter option, Modern Jersey is a polyester knit with a cottony feel and matte finish that's perfect for projects which need a delicate, airy knit.

Our Cotton Spandex Jersey is super stretchy, with great recovery, and is between Modern Jersey and Organic Cotton Knit in weight.

All three fabrics are great for kids and infant clothing and blankets that need to be extra soft and snuggly.

For a knit with vibrant colors that hold up wonderfully to repeated washings, you’ll want to check out our Performance Piqué, Performance Knit, Sport Lycra or Modern Jersey. The Performance Piqué even has a soil-release finish that makes laundering a breeze.

Modern Jersey $26.50/yd

Chevron Love Mustard Yellow by misstiina, #A493 Chevron Love Grey by misstiina, #A494

For athletic apparel, leggings and other projects that call for a breathable fabric, Performance Piqué, Performance Knit and Sport Lycra all have moisture-wicking properties to keep you cool and dry. Performance Piqué has a subtle diamond-like texture, while Performance Knit has a bit more sheen to it. Sport Lycra stretches to fit your body and is perfect for leotards, yoga tights and other form-fitting pieces including swimwear.

If you’re looking for a 4-way stretch, our Cotton Spandex Jersey, Moden Jersey, Organic Cotton Knit Ultra and Sport Lycra provide flexibility in both directions.

For a 2-way stretch, try our Performance Pique or Performance Knit.

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This dress can be customized in many ways to fit your body and your style. Choose from sleeveless, short sleeves or ¾ length sleeves. Its versatility and comfort make it an instant winner. Sizes XS-3XL. Fabric options: Cotton Spandex Jersey and Modern Jersey. Pattern by Colette Patterns.

This Spoonflower brand lets you create colorful, custom clothing and accessories from indie sewing patterns. With over 100 patterns

Starting price $75 | #SP300

customization to the next level by using Spoonflower’s Marketplace (or

Black and White Stripes by shopcabin, #SP135

Meet the Concord—your new favorite tee! Fully customizable and designed for curves, this knit t-shirt is an instant classic. Choose from three necklines, three sleeve lengths, and optional sleeve tabs. Sizes 12-28.

Fabric options: Modern Jersey and Performance Piqué.

Pattern by Cashmerette.

A | M aroon Leaves by thayanicosta, #SP286 B | D anish Modern Evening Shade by joanmclemore, #SP176 C | S erpentine 911i by muhlenkott, #SP366

Starting price $55 | #SP400

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K | G inkgo Biloba by origami_fox, #SP230

White Glove sewing service or you’d

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F | F olka Monkeys by holli_zollinger, #SP211

E | R uined by nellig, #SP356

G | P urple Space Stars by inspirationz, #SP346

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From pillows and tea towels to accent chairs and wallpaper, these high-quality home goods are handmade, just for you, with Spoonflower fabrics. Invite personal and quirky designs you love into your home with Roostery—no thimbles or thread required.

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Lamona Placemats & Amarela Napkins Customize sets of four placemats or dinner napkins.

Three fabric options: Linen-Cotton, Organic Sateen and Eco Canvas (placemats only). Sets of four.

Placemats $50-$54 #RS610 | Napkins $46-$48 #RS611

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F | Ocean Depth Map by ravynka, #RS605

C | Art Deco Rio De Janeiro by zesti, #RS602

G | G eometric Foxes Charcoal Blk/Wht by andrea_lauren, #RS606

D | W atercolor Chevrons by wildnotions, #RS603

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They are great as housewarming gifts, too! Available in Organic Sateen and Linen-Cotton. Set of four.

Cocktail napkins $26-$28 #RS750

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Over 350,000 designs online @ roostery.com

Chairs SHIP FREE

Bring a splash of color to your kitchen! Use them for lint-free drying. Set of two.

Linen-Cotton tea towels $34 #RS700

N | Zinnia Yellow by mypetalpress, #RS653 O | Farmhouse Triangle Red by holli_zollinger, #RS654 P | Ginkgo Biloba by origami_fox, #RS655 Q | Medallions Navy Cream by crystal_walen, #RS656 R | Apples and Pomegranate by scipida, #RS657 S | Watercolor Coral Yellow by ivieclothco, #RS658 T | Geometric Lines Navy by heatherdutton, #RS659 U | Navy Polka on Cream by mrshervi, #RS660 V | Swiss Cross Cream by andrea_lauren, #RS661

Venda Slope Arm Chair $515-$535

Maran Slipper Chair $469-$489

An elegant occasional chair with subtle sloped arms.

Available in Eco Canvas, Faux Suede, and Linen-Cotton.

A contemporary and comfy armless slipper chair.

Available in Eco Canvas, Faux Suede, and Linen-Cotton.

Y | Mudcloth II Black on Bone by domesticate, #RS800 Shown in Eco Canvas

W | Watercolor Stripe Midnight by crystal_walen, #RS803 Shown in Linen-Cotton

Z | Safari Tiger Blush Coral by andrea_lauren, #RS801 Shown in Linen-Cotton

X | Leaves Bananique in White Shell by elliottdesignfactory, #RS804 Shown in Faux Suede

AA | Shibori 1 by jillbyers, #RS802 Shown in Eco Canvas

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Entertain Their Creative Streak | INSPIRE

Upload your kids’ own artwork and print on our Eco Canvas $32/yd

entertain their

Creative Streak MAKE ART EVERY DAY Find opportunities in your common spaces to celebrate your kids' creativity and provide an outlet for good old-fashioned play.

Give an old, marked-up table a new purpose with our peel and stick wallpaper in a fun black and white design that is perfect for coloring. When it's full of color and glue

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residue, start anew. You just might find that you love coloring too! Put on some music... dance around a bit... and be amazed at the conversations that unfold as you're all busy coloring away!

Turn any table into a coloring book with black and white Woven wallpaper $7.50/ft

Owls Blk/Wht (Small) by andrea_lauren, #A322

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Express yourself with custom fabrics & papers

GNOME: Summer Gnome Toy by cutesypoo, #A470 PIG: Incredible Super Pig by verycherry, #A266

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From Beginner to Advanced

Search “cut and sew” on spoonflower.com for hundreds of cute project ideas

FUN SEWING PROJECT IDEAS

Featuring our versatile Lightweight Cotton Twill

With just a fat quarter of fabric, these fun dolls are a great way to introduce even the youngest of crafters to the art of handmade.

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Designed by Samarra Khaja (sammyk), order your DIY Chocolate Milk Tent fabric panels. The fabric is designed in eight parts with assembly instructions included. You can also

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Tent is printed in eight fabric panels on Lightweight Cotton Twill (tent frame and chocolate chip cookies not included.) $208 8 yds of Lightweight Cotton Twill

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After-School (Re)Treat A classic after-school snack is now your child’s next-level hideaway

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Shown in Fleece $27/yd Dreamy Spring Happy Flowers

by babybubbleco #A187

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Pineapple Geometric on White

by caja_design #A333

All fabric swatches | $5

Fox Rust/Cream

by andrea_lauren #A216

Shown in Organic Cotton Knit Ultra $27/yd The Colorful Dragon

by littlerhodydesign #A403

Dinosaurs Green T-Rex

by andrea_lauren #A182

Watercolor Strawberries Summer

by thislittlestreet #A429

Cross Geometric Modern

by littlesmilemakers #A340

Mermaid Lullaby Candy (large)

by nouveau_bohemian #A290

Shown in Minky with Satin Trim Minky $27/yd | Satin $18/yd Flamingo Party (large)

by shelbyallison #A201

Mod Mint Triangles

by mrshervi #A455

Mod Mint Plus

by mrshervi #A456

Polar Bear Winter Mountain

by littlesmilemakers #A457

Hot Air Balloons

by allisonkreftdesigns #A458 Multi Color Hexagons

by allisonkreftdesigns #A459

BUNDLES of joy

Sew Adorable Organic Baby Essentials Have fun mixing, matching and sewing your favorite designs for unlimited adorable possibilities.

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LEGGINGS Geo Bear Cream

by andrea_lauren, #A222 BLANKET TeePee Mint

by kimsa, #A400 (shown in Minky)

A | C onstellations Night Time Stars Charcoal by andrea_lauren, #A163 B | C acti Summer Tropical by andrea_lauren, #A145 C | G eometric Fox Head Grey by andrea_lauren, #A215

Tees D | F rench Bulldogs Mint by petfriendly, #A219 E | S candinavian Hedgehog Blk/Wht by littlesmilemakers, #A363 F | C ats Coral by kimsa, #A149

Bibs G| T rees Blk/Wht by laurenmholton, #A409 H | V intage Pink Flower Gold Dots by ajoyfulriot, #A418 I | W ave by sodabyamy, #A433 J | B lack Painted Dots on Cream by weegallery, #A137 G

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TRENDING | Nursery Woodland

A Walk in the Woods

Including woodland friends will leave your nursery serene and inviting Available in swatches, fat quarters, and yards.

A | Adventure Awaits by nouveau_bohemian, #A112 B | Gray White Aqua Deer Heads by googoodoll, #A239 C | Sleeping Fox by ewa_brzozowska, #A372 D | Baby Foxes by heleenvanbuul, #A129 E | Grey Hipster Deer by taluna, #A243 F | Woodland Spring Toile by nouveau_bohemian, #A443 G | Watercolor Woodland by mrshervi, #A431 H | Hogs Under Hedges by nouveau_bohemian, #A257 I | Garden Bears by bethan_janine, #A220 J | Southwest Baby Design by charlottewinter, #A377

Floral Deer

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Loved Dearly (large) by shelbyallison #A283

Little Man Arrow and Horns by hudsondesigncompany #A280

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DIY HUNGRY MONSTER LAUNDRY BAGS MAKING LAUNDRY TIME FUN!

Ward off the homesick blues with clever ways to help keep your kids connected to you. Send him off to camp with a personalized photo pillow and pack these fun pencil and stationery pouches with tools to write home.

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The photo pillow is a simple 5-step project you can complete on two yards of Kona® Cotton Ultra for $38. For this project tutorial, visit spoonflower.com/photopillow.

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These pencil and stationery pouches are easy cut-and-sew projects on Basic Cotton Ultra for $10.50.

A | P ercy's Pencil Pouch by run_quiltgirl_run, #A476

C | B obbit Pencil Pouch by woodmouse&bobbit, #A475

B | D og Pencil Pouch by laurawrightstudio, #A477

D | W hale Pencil Pouch by laurawrightstudio, #A478

Hungry Monster Laundry Bag: Green/Blue & Orange/Yellow

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Our friend Samarra Khaja (sammyk) helps us turn up the play on laundry day to keep your kids smiling and happily feeding the monster in this adorable and easy DIY project.

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With four different color combos to pick from, these friendly monster laundry bags will make your kid gleefully cram as much clothing into their mouths as possible. You could also easily have a cold/warm or light/dark laundry monster arrangement, if you prefer different organizing methods.

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Complete each laundry bag with 1 yard of Eco Canvas for $32!

For the step-by-step DIY Hungry Monster Laundry Bag tutorial, visit spoonflower.com/laundry Spoonflower.com

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BUNTING designs by ivieclothco: A | Sprigs and Blooms Coral #A380 B | Coordinate x5 #A166

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PERSONALIZE your wedding

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Charming ways to make your wedding celebration uniquely yours

We’ve cooked up fresh ideas for using custom fabric and gift wrap for your special day. With a bit of resourcefulness, you're just a few fun and easy projects away from curating the wedding of your dreams.

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Add a finishing touch to your reception with a custom-printed menu banner to give guests a taste of what's being served. Fat quarter project in Linen Cotton Canvas Ultra, $14/fat quarter.

Searching for something special and unique for your bridal party? Try sets of cocktail napkins from our sister company, Roostery. Whether you are shopping for a beach lover or computer scientist, we’ve got you covered with all the kitsch designs you can imagine.

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Meet the Maker

KATE ZAREMBA WAS H IN GTO N , D.C .

Kate Zaremba had an unconventional start growing up as a child actress and singer on sets and sound stages across the country. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and moved to New York City, where she was a design assistant to Jonathan Adler and illustrated textiles for Rachel Antonoff. Now a successful maker settled in Washington, D.C., Zaremba creates whimsical textile and wallpaper designs from a workshop she shares with other female makers.

THE RISE OF THE

Tell us about your creative work space.

When I’m in my studio, I feel excited! And lucky. It’s taken awhile

What is one piece of advice you can offer other designers and makers?

for me to have a studio outside of my home, so right now I am

Before starting a small business, I was told: “It can take years to

still pinching myself that I get to go there every day and work. I

get to something that is both sustainable and profitable.” That

am in a shared space with several other women and having that

advice was really helpful when I felt like I was spending every

community of makers has become such a source of energy. We

extra dollar that came in on the things I needed to keep my

call ourselves the Lemon Bowl because the space was a deli

business going. Not only did I have to have all the ideas of what

named Lemon Bowl before we moved into it. You should come

to make but I had to figure out how to produce them, market

by if you are in D.C.!

them, and ship them! It’s a lot to take on, and it makes sense

Who or what influences your work?

I’ve always been drawn to happy, quirky, even humorous things

that it takes a while to get it right.

Shop Kate’s line at katezarembacompany.com

but I am also a lover of art history. So somewhere in between experimentation with materials and processes in my studio and inspiration from the past is where my work tends to go. I would say my style is pretty playful, often bold, and definitely quirky.

When inspired, we create. Pursuing ideas, we invigorate. Experts of design, innovators of aesthetic, we are workhorses in the studio. We are individuals, we are originals, belonging to a global collective.

Resilient, energized and passionate, we are the Creative Class.

More and more creative individuals are seeking full or part-time self-employment as a way of freeing themselves from traditional corporate structures and are following their passions with the meaningful work of “making.” With a rise in demand and online marketplaces for handmade goods, along with the DIY ethos coming into the mainstream, Spoonflower supports creative entrepreneurs, and really always has.

In 2008, Spoonflower was founded to disrupt the traditional textile industry built on long fabric runs and to make accessible the idea of designing your own fabric and ordering in small quantities. Today, Spoonflower has a very close relationship to the maker economy. Small business owners use Spoonflower fabrics as an important part of their supply chain in making their handmade goods. With the addition of the Marketplace, independent surface designers can participate in a burgeoning

ecosystem where they retain the rights to their art but are paid commissions on every sale that includes their design.

“If you have a good work ethic, you will likely stick to something long enough to watch it grow. I enjoy the process of making as much as the outcomes. I think that’s essential if you choose to be an artist or designer full time.”

— KATE ZAREMBA Last year alone, Spoonflower paid over $1 million to designers in our community.

We’re proud to provide a platform teeming with creative entrepreneurs who are flourishing in this modern maker revolution.

Meet the Designer

ESTHER FALLON LAU (NOUVEAU_BOHEMIAN)

BY RON BAY, AU S T RA LIA Settled in the rainforest-like foothills that surround the coastal town of Byron Bay, Australia, Esther Fallon Lau is one busy designer. Over time she has mastered juggling small kids and family needs with her design pursuits. A designer on Spoonflower since early 2013, her dedication to surface design as her creative outlet has propelled her to be one of Spoonflower’s most successful designers.

Can you describe your creative process?

What’s in your toolbox?

Designing happens in the cracks during my day: mostly in my

My lovely, lovely Mac. Photoshop. Illustrator. Wacom Tablet.

mind. I compose layouts, add texture, flip through palette options

Scanner. Lots of white paper. Pencils, black pens of all sizes,

all inside my brain while I am sweeping, driving, and falling

watercolor, ink and brushes. I mainly draw and/or paint on

asleep. The best thing about this is that it keeps the ideas fluid,

paper, and then manipulate it digitally, keeping as much of the

so I can chase the ‘feeling’ of a design right down the rabbit hole

handmade feel to my work as possible.

without choking it too soon.

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Esther Fallon Lau Continued What do you believe is the secret to a strong collection?

I think the secret is a good storyline that runs subtly through

JUSTIN LEBLANC

ERIN ROBERTSON

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each design; a lovely palette that works in different combinations and a mash up of designs varying in complexity, energy and color that work together but also stand on their own.

It was Spoonflower that welcomed me back to art, with its safe, non-judgmental, low-risk, lowcost platform for dabbling in design. I fell in love with design all over again, but this time as an adult.

I’ve been having a full-blown, passionate and, at times, addictive love affair with it ever since.

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Meet the Maker

MAGGIE REVEL MIELCZAREK (LELAND GAL)

OF PROJECT RUNWAY

L E L AND, MICHIGA N

With her bold and bright luxury home décor line, you can feel Maggie's connection to her lakeside upper peninsula roots. She splits time between Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Leland, Michigan, where her seasonal shop draws customers in with colorful, unique prints inspired by waterside living. Buoyed by her background in art education, she taught herself graphic design and turned her eye for color into textile printmaking with Spoonflower.

It was an exciting winter for Erin Robertson, a 29-year-old fashion designer from Cambridge, Massachusetts. She was named winner of Season 15 for her collection featuring Spoonflower’s Poly Crepe de Chine.

Who or what influences or inspires your work?

I’m most proud of my projects featuring our vibrant birch prints.

Shop Maggie’s line at www.lelandgal.com

have both been lifelong inspirational leaders in my life. In terms of my work, the bountiful Leelanau County and the upper peninsula in Michigan with its breezy colorful lifestyle is the primary inspiration of Leland gal textiles.

What is your favorite Spoonflower textile to work with?

I’d say Eco Canvas because of its vibrancy and durability.

What has been inspiring to you recently?

Lately I’ve been inspired by designs of ferns, and I have

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it in my mind to work on a floral with ferns.

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, a customer ordering fabric for their quilting business will get:

When he competed, LeBlanc chose Spoonflower’s Heavy Cotton Twill for printing his own artwork, which featured paint splatters and sound waves.

“I chose Poly Crepe de Chine for its magical movement. The print looked amazing and had such great fluidity,” “It was my first time using Spoonflower shared Robertson. “I've been using in a collection, and I Spoonflower for the past “I've been using wanted to incorporate four years to print fabric a local business into Spoonflower for for school projects or the collection to commissions so I knew the past 4 years. be presented on an what I was going to use The prints are international stage,” since the prints are such such good quality.” shared LeBlanc. “The good quality.”

- ERIN ROBERTSON, WINNER fabric was able to The inspiration for the OF PROJECT RUNWAY capture the color that aesthetic of Robertson’s I was aiming for when collection came from the colors and I was producing the collection, plus it was energy in the “Do It Right” music video affordable and easy to work with."

by Martin Solveig.

Today, LeBlanc spends most of his time This is not the first time that a Project teaching fashion and textile students Runway contestant has “made it work” at North Carolina State University's with Spoonflower. Justin LeBlanc, a College of Textiles and Design. He and his fashion designer and professor from students organize a popular fashion show Raleigh, N.C., melded technology, fashion, in Raleigh each year called Art2Wear, for and local manufacturing in his collection which Spoonflower is an annual partner. of Spoonflower dresses featured in the

Photo by Project Runway

What are you most proud of as an artist?

It is a thrill to be able to call this creative passion with Leland gal a career, and without a place like Spoonflower, none of this would have happened.

I am a third generation artist, so my mother and grandmother

finals round of Season 12 of Project Runway. His designs have since been featured at fashion shows and museum installations throughout the United States.

Designed by Justin LeBlanc

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Create your own shop and share your masterpieces with over 600,000 shoppers per month. And through our partner brands SproutPatterns.com and Roostery.com, your design is immediately available for cut and sew apparel and home décor shoppers as well. Furthering your exposure, if you opt-in, Spoonflower takes on the expense and time to list your designs in marketplaces like Etsy and Amazon. Allowing your designs to reach wider audiences while you still earn the same commissions on Spoonflower.

» Earn 11% (a 1% bonus) on every sale if your monthly sales totals were $3,000 to $9,999. » Earn 13% (a 3% bonus) on every sale if your monthly sales totals were $10,000 to $14,999. » Earn 15% (a 5% bonus) on every sale if your monthly sales totals were $15,000+.

Join Our Community of Over 16,000 Designers Collaborate and get feedback from fellow creative professionals and makers. Enjoy the satisfaction and reward as your designs are used for products which are often featured on Etsy, Amazon Handmade, Pinterest, and more.

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