print & pattern: A DESIGN ROUND UP......

today im taking the opportunity to post a round up of some of the things i have been meaning to blog for ages. one of them is these lovely illustrations discovered on the tipitipi website. above is a gallery artwork by bettony may created for a stamping project. below are illustrations by aliette, jill bliss and a print from the tipitipi shop.

below : victoria snape is a a surface pattern and textile designer maker, who is currently seeking freelance work or commissions, victoria describes her style asquirky and colourful with a retro feel. victoria also has her own handmade range of accessories victoriaplum which is focused on the idea of collections, using collage and stitch with reclaimed stamps, money, buttons and textiles.

below : the upcoming 'whitby' and 'festival' porcelain collection created by mini moderns exclusively for magpie. the range includes espresso cups and saucers, teacups and saucers, mugs and sideplates, and all the items come in lovely gift boxes. watch this space for new of its arrival.

below : a brand new childrens book by james brown published by walker books on the 4th august.

below : east end prints will be heading to the south bank of london as part of wayne hemmingway's vintage festival at the end of this month. here are a few of their prints : from top to bottom, two works by anthony peters, followed by tinsel edwards, and wayne hemmmingway - all from east end prints.

below : a brand new wedding card from solitaire.

below : new 'pick 'n' mix' tea towels from mr.ps.the typographic design comes in turquoise or red along with cards, and these fun hankerchiefs featuring happy faces.

below : beautifuly elegant age cards by lydia meiying and anna buttery of the paper bow studio. paper bow's designers lydia and anna are from manchester in the uk. you can see the cards at etsy here.