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Friday, June 28, 2013

Design Your Own Fabric...I did!

I've known about Spoonflower for quite some time now.... every once in a while I carouse the site and see the cool fabric designs that others have created.  About a week ago, I decided to join in on the fun!


If you haven't heard of it, Spoonflower is a company which allows you to upload your own designs and have them printed on fabric, wallpaper, decals or gift wrap.  How cool is that?



I created my design in Photoshop using various doodles.  I used an 18" x 22" canvas to create the image file, then once uploaded to their site I used a mirror repeat (they have several options and show you previews of how it will look).  



You then have the option to purchase a sample swatch 8"x8", a fat quarter, or yardage.  They recommend ordering a sample first to make sure you are happy with the results before purchasing more (the fabric is somewhat on the pricey side, so I would agree with this suggestion).

So, I ordered myself a fat quarter of my design.  It came packaged all pretty....


And here it is unfolded....


I have to say, I had so much fun doing this!  Now the biggest problem I have is WHAT WILL I MAKE?  

I only have a fat quarter...so my options are limited.  
Any suggestions?





4 comments:

  1. Lovely! How about an envelope clutch with some fun trims?

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  2. I love it! Little cosmetic zippy pouches are always fun to make (and useful!)

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  3. Wow what a lovely print.. You could just use it as a scarf?

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  4. Thank you all for your lovely comments and ideas!

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