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| Tap or click here to see my "Sketchy Roses" whimsical floral patterns on fabric, home decor and wallpaper at Spoonflower... (Product images courtesy of Spoonflower) |
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has somehow become a central piece, with its country freshness being the spirit behind the whole collection. And if you happen to be a Spoonflower member, please do vote for it amongst the other lovely designs in their latest competition (if you see this post before the competition closes on Feb 10th 2026).
Hope this post can help you find some much-needed whimsy in the world.
In truth, I was going to blog about something else today. But this collection became finished and on sale today...And so I couldn't resist sharing the news, and an initial pic or two, with you.
In truth, I was going to blog about something else today. But this collection became finished and on sale today...And so I couldn't resist sharing the news, and an initial pic or two, with you.
The story behind it...
The "Sketchy Roses," collection is designed to bring the country-cottage feeling of a sleepy Suffolk village into your home and life, but with a modern, line-drawn, and more whimsical twist.
Like quite a few of my designs, it's a homage to centuries-old house we lived in when I was small, complete with multiple fabrics, textures, and yes, roses growing by the door. Whether you prefer maximalist bright pink roses and dopamine decor, tiny subtle petal textures, or a more traditional print in between, there will be a pattern or print in this collection with your name on it.
Spriggy roses take the stage
This design, with its sprigged roses...
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| Watercolour Rose Sprigs & Leaves Patterned Fabric- (Image courtesy of Spoonflower) |
has somehow become a central piece, with its country freshness being the spirit behind the whole collection. And if you happen to be a Spoonflower member, please do vote for it amongst the other lovely designs in their latest competition (if you see this post before the competition closes on Feb 10th 2026).
Yes, it's also confession time...
If you've been reading this blog for a very long time...First, thank you. And secondly, yes, there was a previous "Sketchy Roses" collection. It was (and is) on printable papers only, and after weeks of work, I managed to list it in the wrong section of my Craftsuprint shop, and then fail to promote it properly...
So these designs are both a re-birth of those original papers, and a complete re-imagining of the collection. Some designs, especially the tiny blender patterns, are completely new. Other very "loud" designs from the original collection have been taken away completely.
I hope that this collection will bring you the joy it was always meant to, but in a much bigger way, in its 2026 version.
Finally...Let's Not Forget the Forget-Me-Nots...
Finally, as promised, here are the answers the "Forget-Me-Not" quiz from last week.
A2
B4 (Digital Acrylic brush/pen-either brush or pen is a correct answer)
C1
D3
As I said last week, there are no prizes, but hope the guessing was fun. More on those motifs anon.
In the meantime, thanks so much for reading down this far, and for being here. I really appreciate it.
More soon.
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