Big news! Heather Ross out-of-print designs to be available soon on Spoonflower

We are pleased as punch today to share the news that illustrator and fab fabric designer Heather Ross (author of Weekend Sewing) has decided to make a collection of her previously out of print designs available through Spoonflower.

Heather has posted some details about which designs will be available on her blog, but as soon as they are live we will post about it here.

If you don't know Heather's work already, take at least a few minutes to peruse some of her textile designs: Kokka of Japan and Mendocino for Westminster. She's amazingly talented and we're thrilled that she's decided to work with us on this very special project.

Fabric Of the Week: Invasion Of the Bugs! Vote for your favorites

This week's fabric design theme is BUGS! We have a whopping 106 creepy-crawly fabrics to admire this week.  The ballot has three pages and -- as usual -- you can 'check' as many designs as you like.
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BUG FABRICS

The participants are:

1. Sunny Day. Busy Ants. by Adeline Lim 
2. Buggy Booga by Adrian Post 
3. charming ladybug by adriane lopez 
4. Housefly by Alex Morgan 
5. butterfly border blue brown by Ali_C 
6. Flea de Corps by alison oliver 
7. Bee bliss by Amanda H 
8. insects spoonflower by Angelica Burgen 
9. Wings by Anna Cole 
10. Green Snails by Antony Briggs 
11. Ladybugs by Audrey Clayton 
12. Bugzyville by Beenish Zia 
13. Ladybird by Cate Cook 
14. the spider and the bee by Cathy Hamilton 
15. I Love Bugs! by Cherie Balowski 
16. fluttering butterflies by cheska 
17. Little Boy Bugs by Christina Dennis 
18. Rollie Pollie Bugs Rainbow by Christine Hansen 
19. Beetle Bouquet by Claire Bircher 
20. Ants at My Picnic by Colette Lindemann 
21. Grasshoppers by Connie Kaiser 
22. lined up ladybirds by danielle hanson 
23. Creepy Cameo by Danika Sea 
24. butterflies by Dayna Gedney 
25. Lizzy and the Ladies by Deborah Mote 
26. jewel beetles by dedree drees 
27. BeezNeeezzz by Denise 
28. Ladybug Swinging Single by Denise 
29. Return of Mothra by Denise Dodd 
30. bugs! by elisabeth lindsey 
31. Bugs on branches by Emily 
32. shoofly pie by Emily Valenza 
33. Bumbling Bees by Erica Deam 
34. Dragonflies dancing by Eva Marion Seyffarth 
35. Käfer #1by Frauke Hahne 
36. Butterfly Fields by Gail Paula DeLeon 
37. Millipedes by Heather Brady 
38. Bees Love Sunflowers by Helen Klebesadel 
39. insects by Holli Zollinger 
40. Webbed Spider by JamJax 
41. Buggy by jeanetta gonzales 
42. Butterflies are Free by Jeni Paltiel 
43. Daisy Bees by Jennifer Addotta 
44. Bugs at Play by Jenny B Harris 
45. BUGS_on_blue by Jone Hallmark 
46. Lovebugs by Joni Stringfield 
47. Green Lacewing by Julie Shaw 
48. Sunshine Bugs! by Karen Chu 
49. Butterfly Inspiration by Karen cox 
50. Mantis by Karen Hart 
51. betterfly by Kim Lennox 
52. Butterfly hearts by Kim Nguyen Love 
53. Magentabutterfly by Kindershop 
54. In Search of Nectar by Kolleen Fortenberry 
55. Butterfly Migration by Krista Hamrick 
56. butterfly by ky Deslatte 
57. Bee Mine by Lauren Gardner 
58. SkwyntyBugs by Lauren Linn 
59. butterflies_2 by LeeAnne Snozek 
60. Monarch by Lesley Smith 
61. Butterfly Waterfall by Lesli Pepper 
62. patterned_bugs_blue by Linn Bodur 
63. Ladybugs and Leaves by Lisa Dawson 
64. Scattered Wings by Liz Onstad 
65. butterfly_garden by Lyell Rodieck 
66. pinkbugs by Lynn Baron 
67. Dragonflies by margaret baxter 
68. Indian moon moth by Mary Anne Mohanraj 
69. Spotted by Mathilda Tan 
70. Here's looking at you by meg murray 
71. Busy Bee by melanie Hamilton 
72. Baby Bumblebee by Melanie Medina 
73. Coccinelles by Michele Ouellet 
74. Honeybee-honeycomb-green by Mina Wagner 
75. BUGS GO WILD by nadine Westcott 
76. Flea Circus by Nalo Hopkinson 
77. Hopalong Cassidy by Naomi Wilson 
78. Chenilles by natacha devaud 
79. Butterflies At My Window by Natalie Kelsey 
80. Luna Moth on Tile by Nora 
81. Buzzy by Penny Cork 
82. ladybug1 by Pepie 
83. bugs in the bush by Raul 
84. butterfly explore by raven erebus 
85. Praying Mantis by Reva Erskine 
86. Deco Beetles by Robin Sussillo 
87. blue grasshopper by Rose 
88. Bugtastic! by Samarra Khaja 
89. Boys love Bugs - Mustard by Sara Pokorny 
90. Bee Skyline by Sarah Melancon 
91. Loads of ladybugs by Shannon Benavidez 
92. bug polka check by Sharon Turner 
93. Teddy's Bug Collection by Shirlene Perini 
94. Snail & Bee by Smile Recipe 
95. Moths are Marvelous by Star Primm 
96. Slugs on Parade by Stephanie Baldwin 
97. HoneyBees by Tamara Hensley 
98. Retro_Bugz by Think House 
99. dragonflypond by uzumakijo 
100. Brimstone by Vibeke Loohuis 
101. In The Garden by vicki jenkins 
102. Drifting Luna Moths by Victoria Lasher 
103. Dare you to wear scarabs by virginia 
104. Half Web_Blue by Voodoo Rabbit 
105. Bee Fab! by Wendee Wingfield 
106. Locust Jump by Yvonne Herbst

Yvonne Herbst's Birds On A Wire Wins the Children's Print Contest - Congratulations!

Congratulations this week to Yvonne Herbst (owner of Bunte Fabrics)! Her Birds On A Wire got more votes this week than any of the 130 other entries in our Childrens' Print-themed Fabric Of the Week contest.

The top 10 vote getters this week were:

1. Birds on a wire by Yvonne Herbst    693
2. Oneeyz pattern by Susanne Krogh-Hansen    676
3. You Are My Sunshine by Emily    629
4. Happy by Mary Brewer    626
5. Spot The Bug by Alex Morgan    611
6. Spare Parts by Kelly Grooters    488
7. SweetPeeps by Lauren Linn    475
8. Power Paisley by Heather Dutton    458
9. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! by virginia    455
10. small elephants in red by Katharina Hirsch    436

Upcoming fabric design contest themes include Love (due by Monday), Steampunk, and a very special contest we'll talk about in more detail in next week's email. READ DETAILS ON UPCOMING CONTESTS

Upcoming Fabric Of the Week contests: Love & Steampunk + special co-sponsored contest to design organic fabric for baby carriers

Upcoming Fabric Of the Week Contests:

LOVE: Create a fabric design with the theme of love. Keep in mind that the fabric preview for voting will be a fat quarter (21" x 18"). Deadline is Monday, February 8, 2010, at noon EST. ENTER THE LOVE CONTEST.

STEAMPUNK: A contest for fabric designs with a steampunk theme. Steampunk as an aesthetic mingles elements of the Victorian with fantasy and science-fiction. You can read more about it in Wikipedia, of course. Keep in mind that the fabric preview for voting will be a fat quarter (21" x 18"). Deadline is Monday, February 15, 2010, at noon EST. ENTER THE STEAMPUNK CONTEST.

Spoonflower/Boba Baby Carrier Contest: We're working with a company called Nap, Inc., to offer you a chance to design the fabric panel for their new organic baby carrier. The winning design will be featured on the carrier itself and the winner will receive $500. The design theme is NATURE. Submissions will be open February 18-25, and voting will be March 1-7. FIND CONTEST DETAILS HERE

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To keep things interesting for the voters please refrain from entering the same design
in multiple contests, even if the theme of a previous entry is reusable.

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Be sure to review the rules for our regular Fabric Of the Week Contests
(Note that the Boba contest above has its own rules listed on the contest details page)

Childrens' Prints Galore: Vote for your favorite designs!

Vote for your favorite Childrens' Prints this week!

Vote for as many designs as you like on the four-page voting form. If the thought of so many fabric designs wears you out, feel free to complete only a page or two; at the end of the week (Tuesday, Feb. 2) we'll still count partially completed ballots. The pages load in a random order for each voter, so partial ballots should not disadvantage the designers.

The participating designs this week are (take a breath):

1. Apple Harvest by Adrian Post : www.spoonflower.com/explore/145754
2. Animals! by Aimee Elisabeth : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151004
3. Space hero110 by aimee Hartogh : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151233
4. Spot The Bug by Alex Morgan : www.spoonflower.com/explore/127002
5. beach ball 4 square by Ali_C : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149358
6. Love and Creatures by Amanda H : www.spoonflower.com/explore/147239
7. Wombats in Dew Order by Andrea Mueller : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150384
8. Foxy by Anja Rieger : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150444
9. Animals by Anna Cole : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151281
10. Papa Goose Out for a Stroll by annette ooyevaar : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151033
11. Elephants by AOTHdesigns : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150288
12. Flower Shower by Beenish Zia : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150314
13. birthday girl by Betsy Childs : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149473
14. Vibrant Flower by Bonnie Medina : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151225
15. Elephants and birds by Celebrindal : www.spoonflower.com/explore/147841
16. Ice Creams by Charlotte Pearson : www.spoonflower.com/explore/145504
17. Sweet Cupcakes by Christina Dennis : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149198
18. Strawberryopia by Christina Olindo : www.spoonflower.com/explore/36426
19. Tire Swing Hills by Colette Lindemann : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149035
20. Pink Mary Janes by Connie Kaiser : www.spoonflower.com/explore/72421
21. Mr Toast & Joe the Egg faces by Dan Goodsell : www.spoonflower.com/explore/118675
22. Sputnik Blanket by Danika Sea : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150849
23. Dinosaurus Spot by Dejah Seagraves : www.spoonflower.com/explore/146197
24. forest friends by dennisthebadger : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150575
25. little spring girls by doro K. : www.spoonflower.com/explore/142562
26. Purple Paleo by Dyna : www.spoonflower.com/explore/142454
27. Little Miss by Elizabeth Goodspeed : www.spoonflower.com/explore/118561
28. gnot you average gnome by Elizabeth McKenzie : www.spoonflower.com/explore/145540
29. Day at The Beach by Ella May Russell : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151196
30. Happy monkeys by Ellen Hong : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150143
31. Giraffe Spots and Stripe by Eloise Narrigan : www.spoonflower.com/explore/29518
32. You Are My Sunshine by Emily : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151238
33. Kitties and Bunnies Baby explore by Emily Whittaker/MochiPan : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150062
34. Whimsical Peacock by Erin Williams : www.spoonflower.com/explore/147400
35. Prince Frog by Eva Marion Seyffarth : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150715
36. Blue_Eyes by Eve Quellman : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149072
37. Cuddle Coat by Frock : www.spoonflower.com/explore/117660
38. lavender girl by Gisele T : www.spoonflower.com/explore/126795
39. Power Paisley by Heather Dutton : www.spoonflower.com/explore/144150
40. Lollipop on a stick by Helene Goldberg : www.spoonflower.com/explore/145473
41. kittens pink by Holli Zollinger : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150759
42. shape_burst by Inga Mesker : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151272
43. Panda Tumbles - Strawberry by Isabella P. : www.spoonflower.com/explore/117330
44. JamJax Tilt-A-Whirl by JamJax : www.spoonflower.com/explore/126912
45. Lady bugs by Janet Angus : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150777
46. Ice Cream Clouds by Jeni Paltiel : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151069
47. Flutter Away by Jennifer Addotta : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149837
48. Baby Girl Hearts by Jennifer Burns-Dyson : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151265
49. Chocolate and pink paisley flower by Jennifer Wilson-Parkes : www.spoonflower.com/explore/147361
50. Robots & Pipes - Purple by jessee m : www.spoonflower.com/explore/120425
51. go sprout go! by Joan De Lurio : www.spoonflower.com/explore/89949
52. Knittin' Kitten by Joanne Harper : www.spoonflower.com/explore/85977
53. FUN flowers by jone Hallmark : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151285
54. Elephants by Joni Stringfield : www.spoonflower.com/explore/148868
55. Papillon Papercut 2, vertical by Julie Shaw : www.spoonflower.com/explore/148904
56. Bunny Foo Foo by June Jewell : www.spoonflower.com/explore/107194
57. Sweet and sour apples by Kajsa Wikman : www.spoonflower.com/explore/148385
58. Checkered Hearts by Karen Bui : www.spoonflower.com/explore/148863
59. Alice Down The Rabbit Hole by karen cox : www.spoonflower.com/explore/145738
60. small elephants in red by Katharina Hirsch : www.spoonflower.com/explore/145206
61. Toile Tale by Katherine : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150855
62. Miss Muffet by Katie Rippy : www.spoonflower.com/explore/146881
63. Where is the cat? by katy keuter : www.spoonflower.com/explore/145862
64. colored bubbles with a bubble-wand border by kelly : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149802
65. It All Adds Up by Kelly Gammon : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151278
66. Spare Parts by Kelly Grooters : www.spoonflower.com/explore/148649
67. White Kitty & Ginger Kitty by Kerry Youde : www.spoonflower.com/explore/117604
68. hide and seek by Kim Lennox : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151132
69. Vintage Hedgehog by Kindershop : www.spoonflower.com/explore/147874
70. Pocketful of Posies by Krista Hamrick : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151095
71. Summer Floral - "K" Kids by Kristopher K : www.spoonflower.com/explore/145804
72. MARY MACK MACK MACK by Kweli Kitwana : www.spoonflower.com/explore/130919
73. ziG-zaG dra-minGo by L Joy Arroyo : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149406
74. Sherbert Heaven by lacie shaw : www.spoonflower.com/explore/147590
75. Doggie Dots by Laura Powell : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149207
76. Bullfrog Bouquet by Laura Wilson : www.spoonflower.com/explore/112213
77. ladybug picnic by Lauren Gardner : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149604
78. SweetPeeps by Lauren Linn : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150498
79. seahorse_go-round5 by Lee Anne Snozek : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150718
80. Bubbles by Lesley Smith : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150286
81. Snails In The Garden by Lesli Pepper : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150355
82. Ladybird pattern by Liam Nicholls : www.spoonflower.com/explore/148515
83. retroanimals1 by Linn Bodur : www.spoonflower.com/explore/75177
84. Just jump by Margaret Baxter : www.spoonflower.com/explore/24413
85. Happy by Mary Brewer : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150792
86. emmaberry by mary winklea : www.spoonflower.com/explore/43967
87. Bunny by matida : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149093
88. Little People Love by Megan Wright : www.spoonflower.com/explore/148597
89. Owl Swirl by mel latthitham : www.spoonflower.com/explore/83289
90. Around Town by melanie hamilton : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150329
91. Meow by Melanie Medina : www.spoonflower.com/explore/147543
92. MerFriends by Melia Newman : www.spoonflower.com/explore/147944
93. Science1b by Michael Uhlenkott : www.spoonflower.com/explore/102680
94. Blue Doodle by Mikhaela Reid : www.spoonflower.com/explore/47660
95. Catflower by MinaW : www.spoonflower.com/explore/18646
96. Retro Alphabet Soup by Monique Daley : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150607
97. WHOOPS-A-DAISY by Nadine Westcott : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150396
98. Bubble Dancers by Nalo Hopkinson : www.spoonflower.com/explore/71232
99. Dreaming Dragons by natacha devaud : www.spoonflower.com/explore/135570
100. sweet things by PUFFY P : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150825
101. Bloom in Blue by Rachel : www.spoonflower.com/explore/86033
102. Read2Me by Rebecca Cook : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150921
103. Zoo by Renule : www.spoonflower.com/explore/147251
104. Birds by Reva Erskine : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149447
105. Happy Dancing Davina is a Ballerina by Rosanna Hope : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151277
106. froggie by Rose : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150336
107. 3 Little Birdies by Roslyn Weatherall : www.spoonflower.com/explore/145710
108. Alice in Wonderland by Ruthann Zaroff : www.spoonflower.com/explore/145566
109. Pinstripe Parade by Samarra Khaja : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150954
110. Cheeky cow bubbles by Sara Norwood : www.spoonflower.com/explore/146589
111. Elephant Paisley by Sarah Melancon : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149124
112. Scrummy Cowboy on green by Sharon Turner : www.spoonflower.com/explore/145588
113. Happy Hoots by Shelly HIckmann : www.spoonflower.com/explore/141389
114. Lambie Lovey by Shirlene Perini : www.spoonflower.com/explore/148024
115. Party Dresses by Smile Recipe : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150836
116. animalla by Star Primm : www.spoonflower.com/explore/100666
117. RobotStyle by Stefanie Fiedler : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151054
118. Super Dinos Go by Stephanie Hooper : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150818
119. Chinese Kites Pajama Print by Susan Mentrak::joybucket : www.spoonflower.com/explore/148723
120. Oneeyz pattern by Susanne Krogh-Hansen : www.spoonflower.com/explore/91044
121. Birds and Eggs by Sylvia Ion : www.spoonflower.com/explore/145847
122. Fluffy Clouds, Blue Sky by Tara Crowley : www.spoonflower.com/explore/151148
123. what's new pussycat? by teresa gerould : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149169
124. Small Coloured Matroyshkas by tomatojam : www.spoonflower.com/explore/128634
125. Trip to the Beach by Vanessa Raidy : www.spoonflower.com/explore/150676
126. It's Raining Hedgehogs border print by Victoria Lasher : www.spoonflower.com/explore/135393
127. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! by virginia : www.spoonflower.com/explore/145314
128. Swimsuit Toddlers by Wendee Wingfield : www.spoonflower.com/explore/149625
129. Birds on a wire by Yvonne Herbst : www.spoonflower.com/explore/75780

Sweet Crayon Skillz: Crayon fabric design winner is...

Congratulations to Danielle Hanson (of Ragtales), a UK designer who this week earns the distinction of becoming the first person to win two Fabric Of the Week contests (remember her Bird Calendar in November?). Danielle's "Sweet Things" is the winner of a contest week devoted exclusively to fabric designs created using the most primitive, low-tech drawing tool we could think of: Crayons. We saw some pretty amazing work, no? Maybe next time we should limit a contest to fabric designs created using sticks scratching in dirt. I'm sure the Spoonflower community would still amaze us.

The top ten vote-winning designs from last week's amazing Crayon fabric design competition were:

1. sweet things by danielle hanson   887
2. Will you be my Rainbow Valentine? by Monique Daley 622
3. End of Summer Apples by Krista Hamrick 594
4. valentine by laura wilson   506
5. Crayon Pond by Rebecca Lovell   506
6. International Children Paper Dolls in Crayon by Amy Kuhl Cox   496
7. Roots and Vines by Anna Cole   448
8. crayon roses by Sarah Melancon  333
9. Crayon Ideal by Amanda Hurwitz   329
10. Spaceships For Girls! by jessee m   326

Thank you to ALL who participated!

Upcoming Fabric Of the Week contest theme: BUGS!

Upcoming Spoonflower fabric design contest themes:

INSECTS: Yes, bugs. Easy, no? Deadline is Monday, February 1, at noon EST. The entry form is HERE.

CHILDRENS' PRINTS: This contest is built around creating prints good for using in children's clothes. For thoughts on this as a style, you should definitely read this insightful essay by the brilliant Liesl Gibson at Oliver & S: "principles of fabric selection: approach juvenile prints with caution". Deadline is Monday, January 25, at noon EST. The entry form is HERE.

• The winner of each week's contest receives 5 yards of free custom fabric.
• Be sure to review our contest FAQ before entering.
• We'll continue to announce new themes two or three weeks ahead of time via our weekly newsletter (which you can sign up to receive here).

Vote for your favorite fabric design created using Crayons!

Did you think textile design was just for people who know how to use Photoshop and Illustrator? I hope not!

This week you can choose your favorite fabrics from 58 terrific designs drawn using Crayons. Vote here.

Participating designers are:

• Color me Blue by Adrian Post
• Crayon Crunch by Aimee Elisabeth
• coffee bird ai. by Aimee Hartogh
• crayon_floral_blue by Ali_C
• Crayon Ideal by Amanda Hurwitz
• International Children Paper Dolls in Crayon by Amy Kuhl Cox
• Roots and Vines by Anna Cole
• Little Black Swan by annette ooyevaar
• PeachPaisley by Beenish Zia
• Witch's Brew by Bonnie Medina
• Jarrett's Idea by Cathy McLeod
• crayon mat by Christine Gunn
• Funky Crayon by Christy Brock
• Hannah's happy hands by Claire Bircher
• tour eiffel by corentine by corentine
• sweet things by danielle hanson
• Oriental Flowers by doro k.
• Paisley_heart by Ellen Hong
• jasper johns crayon by Emily Valenza
• Just Desserts by Chickie and her mom
• FRIENDS OF SNOW by Ericka Weber
• Crayon Flowers by Fiona Hales
• Crayon Resistance by Helen Klebesadel
• JamJax Crayon Fiesta by JamJax
• Wax daisy by Jane Crowe
• Kiddie Art Border Print by Janet Cretsinger
• piggies by Jean
• Ladybug Party by Jeni Paltiel
• Spaceships For Girls! by jessee m
• Papillon papercut by Julie Shaw
• green flower crayon design by katy keuter
• Box of 24 by Kelly Gammon
• Westie Crayon Cuties by Kim Niles
• End of Summer Apples by Krista Hamrick
• Lil' Acorn by Kweli Kitwana
• valentine by laura wilson
• dancing robots by Lee Thomson
• Nice Zombies by Leigh R.
• crayoncatsndogs by Lesli Pepper
• MAGIC CARPET 2 by melanie hamilton
• Mollie Moon by Melanie Medina
• Queen Vashti by Mind Fitterman
• Will you be my Rainbow Valentine? by Monique Daley
• The Old Moon Sits in the New Moon's Arms by Nalo Hopkinson
• Dottie by Rachel Biancofiore
• Crayon Pond by Rebecca Lovell
• Home Sweet Home by Renule
• Mirror Crayon Rainbow Circles by Sarah Ferrency
• crayon roses by Sarah Melancon
• crayon_flowers 2 by shout4joy
• Cherry Blossom Song by Star Primm
• Flower Dots by Stephanie Hooper
• Sailboat by Susan
• Crayon Flowering Vine Fantasy by Victoria Lasher
• Baby Peacock by Wendee Wingfield
• Plum Bunnies by Whitney Shaw
• funky hearts by zita

It's not in the contest because she withdrew the design (not technically drawn with Crayons), but be sure to check out Rebecca Cook's fun design Weedsack Flowers design. Good luck to the designers!