Everything's Coming Up (Sketchy) Roses...

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)

Hello there

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.

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...

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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Pink "Bizzie Lizzie" Craft Sheet and Other Goodies

Hello there

Yes, it's January and even though this *really* means that every day is getting lighter (or that you have *summer* in full swing in the Southern Hemisphere) it can still feel in need of some brightening up.

 And what better way to do that than with cheerful summer flowers?

Grab this craft sheet at Craftsuprint

(By the way, yes, if this design has a familiar feel...you're right. It's a 2023 update/add-on to the "Bizzie-Lizzie Shaped Card available here, now that my pattern design skills are more evolved than they were back then).

What was lovely, and quite unexpected though, was how the pattern turned out to look uplifting and jolly on lots of lovely things over at Redbubble too...

Click here to see these on Redbubble.Com

And even as part of a pink floral wrapping paper pack on Zazzle.

Click or tap here to see this on Zazzle

So there you have it. There can be a profusion of pink flowers, even in January, and hope you enjoyed them.

Take care, and more soon.

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A Happy Beach Hut Design...

Hello there, and hope you've been having a good week.

Whether or not you're actually beside the seaside as you're reading this, today's post is all about these pretty summer beach huts, and the lovely things that are now carrying this design.

The inspiration for this design was actually British seaside beach huts. But am sure the beach vibe can travel just as far as it needs to and to beaches and lakeshores everywhere.

It turns out that although I came up with idea as a set of three downloadable craft sheets...

The design (and the pattern that came from it) loves to be on lots of fun beachy items too...

Whether you want to use it at the beach, on a tote or drawstring bag, or blanket...

Beach-Hut Patterned Tote Bag

Beach Hut Patterned Drawstring Bag

Happy Beach Hut Throw Blanket

Or just put a bit of beachy vibe into your life every day, whether in a really watery way (like this shower curtain)...

Happy Beach Hut Shower Curtain

Or a completely different one... This look suits everything it seems, from a desk mat to a mug...

Happy Beach Huts Desk Mat

Happy Beach Huts Mug

Whatever your preference, thanks for reading down this far, and may some seaside happiness be with you, one way or another.

More soon.

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Seashells-Just in Time for the Beach...

Hello there and hope all is really well there.

It's a relatively quick post today, to introduce a new design.

In honesty, I started on these motifs an few weeks ago...And then realised that it's August already and that beach season (here in quite far north in the Northern hemisphere, anyway) can be short... Luckily, the turned into a pattern that features gorgeous and restful watercolour  turquoise, pink and white seashells on an aqua background. (I believe the shells are scallops, sea snails, cowrie, whelks  (and not a shell, but oh so cute and beachie) starfish are included too.

So, whenever you're bound for the beach, this tote bag, drawstring bag, backpack or dufflebag would make  great companions.

And luckily, this whimsical  design that can be lovely all year round.

Such as in this clock, 

and lots of other items.

Finally, the pattern's also on a range  there's also fabric on Zazzle, if you prefer to make your own items.

Seashell Patterned Fabric
by BoundingSquirrel

Hope you can find something here to love, and perhaps even send to someone else if you're looking for a gift, rather than a trip to the beach.

More soon!

New Design: Purple and White Anemones Are Surprising...

This week's design is a surprise. The purple and white anemones were originally created for all the lovely people who buy my craft sheets. Thank you so very much, and here's a link to the latest floral sheets in action there.

What surprised me though, is how unexpectedly bright, striking and beautiful they looked on other items, from stickers to shower curtains. And especially on the small and pretty items that are so great and easy to send as gifts, like coasters, scarves, and pouches.

You can browse the whole collection over at my Redbubble shop, and find lots of other pretty florals and other bits and pieces there too.

And if you like this design (or have others you'd like to see) please do let me know on the BoundingSquirrel Facebook page.

Hope you enjoy this design in any event...and more soon!

PS and update on March 23rd. Have just realised that forgot to say I'd be taking a week's (staycation!) break to re-charge and soak in some of fresh air and lovely spring sunshine we now have. All has gone to plan, and, re-energised and re-inspired, I'll be back next week. Thanks in advance for your understanding and my apologies for not saying this last week.

Beautiful New Art/Home Décor: Pink Gladioli

Hello there, and hope you're well and thriving.

Today's post is for you if you love flowers. Specifically, loose watercolour pink gladioli, whose splooshyness and sploshiness was a completely new departure for me when watercolour went on paper wet-on-wet... But it turned into something *amazing* when applied to aprons, clothes, shower curtains, and other items by the lovely people at Redbubble.com.

For a closer look at these and other gorgeous items, just head here.

Thanks for dropping by today-more soon.

Watercolour Poppies: New Surface Pattern Design

Created these poppies are (ta-da!) in traditional watercolour pencils and ink (though I still created the actual pattern from the motifs digitally).

If you like this, it's already available on items at Redbubble, such as the tote bag, throw pillow, and even an A-line dress. Just a couple of items are shown below, but there are many more here.

 

Click here to buy this bag

Click here to buy this throw pillow

And if you like the fabric, but are thinking, "I'd like to make something with this for myself," then please favourite it over at Spoonflower. (The BoundingSquirrel fabrics you favourite get offered for sale first).

That's all for now, but if there's a design you'd like to see here (or you end up with pics of these items in use!) please do post a comment below. Many thanks!

Daily Illustration #93: Rose Floral Chintz Pattern

Can't get over how different this floral pattern is from the original Day 91 picture I reassembled into pattern motifs, as discussed here.

It took so long, and having added in extra bits, it might actually have been quicker to re-draw just the motifs from scratch. But that's another story.

I'm loving how this pattern turned out, especially on laptop skins and many other things available here.