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Today I am reporting from one of my favourite stores Paperchase. I've been in to a couple of local branches to see what prints and patterns can currently be seen on their shelves. The first to catch my eye were these colourful folky butterflies (above and below). Scroll down to see more Paperchase designs and find them all online here.
Designer Sarah Watkins has created two wonderful new print collections which I am very happy to be showcasing today. Featuring a Forest range with foxes and bears, and an Ocean range with mermaids and seals Sarah has printed them as fabrics and created lampshades for sale in her Etsy Shop. The beautiful patterns are also available on chopping boards. Sarah is currently designing for several children's clothing retailers and is a member of the P&P Designers for Hire Directory and is available for licensing and commissions. If you would like to see more please visit her portfolio website online here.
Make it in Design is the world's leading online school for textile, print and surface design and they are currently have an Inspiration Sale! Make it in Design is a collaboration between two very talented ladies; renowned surface pattern designer and creative stylist Rachael Taylor + successful entrepreneur and author Beth Kempton (and a dedicated team behind the scenes)! Having taught over 12K students in 100 + countries how to create gorgeous pattern and set up successful design businesses, they have a passion for helping creative people thrive.
In addition to their e-courses that teach surface pattern design, they've also just filmed two brand new interior-focused courses teaching pattern design for fabric, cushion making, as well as vintage chair upholstery alongside Upholstery guru Simion Hawtin-Smith (as seen on BBC’s Money for Nothing).
Now’s your time to pursue your passion for design! Join their ever-growing global community and watch your design career soar. Visit the Make it in Design shop to learn more about each bundle or course and sign up during their INSPIRATION SALE! Here is a small selection of some of the gorgeous design work from their talented design community!
starting with several graduates from Module 1.....
Above : Allison Armstrong-Smith
Below : Joanna Sewastynowicz
Below : Krista Langley
And from Module 2....
Below : Libby Hampel
Below : Nicky Lipchzynski
And from Module 3....
Below : Nelli khatmoullina
Below : Tassie Green
Below : Jimena Garcia
Below : Diana Kelly
And from the Ultimate Portfolio Builder -
Above : Claire Barnard Designs
Below : Yani Mengoni
Below : Heather Anderson
I'm pleased to add another entry in the Designers for Hire Directory today. Alexandra Elliot has been
has been a designing for almost 13 years and freelancing under her own name for over 8 years. She specialises in surface pattern design and illustration for kids products such as greetings, stationery, clothing, and trend books, as well as website design. Alexandra is available for freelance work and commissions and would love to hear from anyone who has a project in mind or would like to collaborate. Her previous clients have included Mothercare, Next and Sainsbury's. She loves creating fun colourful characters some of whom you can see here. Please visit Alexandra Elliot Designs online here to get in touch.
