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Announcing Sisterhood Around the World Design Challenge Winners

March 15, 2018

Sisterhood Around the World winner: Irina and Friends by groovity | Spoonflower Blog

On March 8 people all over the world gathered together in their communities to celebrate International Women’s Day. And, for this week’s Sisterhood Around the World design challenge, the Spoonflower community of artists and fabric lovers did the same. We are thrilled to not only have a pool of immensely talented female makers and creators be a part of Spoonflower, but we now have a beautiful collection of fabric designs paying homage to our sisterhood. That’s something to celebrate! Today we are applauding grand prize winner groovity, who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her design, Irina and Friends. Alongside her is second place (alenkakarabanova) and third place (mariaspeyer) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. Keep the movement going and see more sisterhood designs in the top ten.

1. 385 votes for Irina and Friends by groovity
2. 351 votes for Flower bath by alenkakarabanova
3. 323 votes for Girl Tower by mariaspeyer
4. 313 votes for Fight like a girl club by natalia_gonzalez
5. 288 votes for sisterhood by gaiamarfurt
6. 278 votes for Sisterly riding the world together by selmacardoso
7. 248 votes for Cute floral woman design. Sisterhood around the World. by kostolom3000
8. 239 votes for Sisterhood by lily_studio
9. 238 votes for Sisterhood: Gaia universally nurturing growth by vo_aka_virginiao
10. 236 votes for sisterhood around the world by stargazingseamstress [Read more…] about Announcing Sisterhood Around the World Design Challenge Winners

Celebrating 10 Years of Spoonflower!

March 14, 2018

Did you know 2018 marks Spoonflower’s 10 year anniversary? It’s safe to say we’ve come a long way from the days of printing just three yards of fabric in one hour and having a team of just five. Over these 10 years we’ve been lucky to see our community of makers and designers grow, and through social platforms like Instagram, we’ve gotten a front-row seat to your creativity.

Meet the Designer: Dinara May

March 12, 2018

Watercolor Peaches by dinaramay

Today we’re elated to introduce watercolor designer Dinara May (aka dinaramay in the Spoonflower Marketplace) for this week’s Meet the Designer series. Dinara’s home base may be in Moscow, however, she has spent the past year and a half traveling the world on a self-described “amazing journey of personal transformation and self-acceptance.” All the while, Dinara stays true to her unique vision of expressing her art and her human existence through being 100% present in her inward and outwardly exploration. We’re willing to bet you’ll be in your own meditative state by the end of this inspiring interview.

My day starts with:

“Tea and meditation. I don’t get to work until after lunch so my mornings are usually very slow and full of the things I love. I like to treat myself in the morning, it gives me a great boost for the rest of the day.”

Announcing April’s Design Challenge Themes

March 9, 2018

2018 marks Spoonflower’s 10 year anniversary and as we continue to grow, we are dedicated to keeping our ecological footprint small in sharp contrast to today’s textile industry. From a print-on-demand process designed to minimize our fabric and ink waste to a small garden outside our North Carolina headquarters that is filled with herbs, lettuces and cherry tomatoes planted (and enjoyed) by our employees, sustainability is at the heart of all that we do. As we approach Earth Day on April 22, we hope this month’s design challenge themes will inspire you to ask yourself how you’re making a positive impact on Mother Earth.

Gardening | Results Announced April 19

Announcing The Art Deco Large Scale Design Challenge Winners

March 8, 2018

Deco Lace by hannahshields

The 1920s brought about the birth of the Jazz Age, iconic dance moves and the inspiration for this week’s Art Deco Large Scale Design Challenge. With streamlined symmetry and classic luxury in mind, designers went large scale as entries were previewed on one of Roostery’s newest products, the Wyandotte Duvet Cover. This flashy occasion calls for nothing short of a standing ovation for grand prize winner hannahshields, who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her design, Deco Lace. Respect and admiration goes out to second place (lilalunis) and third place (wildnotions) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. See more classic looks in the top ten.

This DIY Drawstring Bag Is a Cinch! | Video Tutorial + Free Pattern

March 7, 2018

If you’re looking for a functional and stylish way to transport small items, look no further than the DIY drawstring bag. It sews up quick thanks to this free PDF pattern, and only uses 1 yard of fabric and some drawstring. We can’t stop making them in our Lightweight Cotton Twill! Check out the video tutorial below or jump ahead to the text and photo version if that’s more your speed.

Revamp a Nightstand with Wallpaper

March 6, 2018

Whoever said wallpaper was just meant for your walls didn’t know Stefanie Schoen, the ultimate do-it-yourselfer behind the blog The Style Safari. The mom-to-be has been prepping for her little baby girl’s arrival and has taken on the task of designing her daughter’s nursery from floor to ceiling. While this might seem like a daunting task for some, it’s a walk in the park for Stefanie. She recently did an entire wallpaper refresh in her dining room while seven months pregnant — on her own! There’s nothing this lady can’t do!

A Beginner-Friendly Kimono for Festival Season | Video Tutorial

March 2, 2018

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Introducing: an affordable, airy and beautiful DIY summer kimono. Using Spoonflower’s Chiffon, this kimono sews up quickly, and can be worn around the house or layered for a breezy boho look that is music festival and Sunday picnic-approved! Keep reading to see the complete video tutorial or jump ahead for the step-by-step photo instructions. [Read more…] about A Beginner-Friendly Kimono for Festival Season | Video Tutorial

Announcing The Tortoise and the Hare Design Challenge Winners

March 1, 2018

Through Hilly Woods by christinewitte

Turtles and tortoises, rabbits and hares—the whole gang has shown up for this week’s The Tortoise and the Hare Design Challenge. A round of good cheer (and a blue ribbon) goes out to grand-prize winner christinewitte, who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her design, Through Hilly Woods. Finishing close behind in a tight race of their own, are second place (sarah_treu) and third place (mabletandesigns) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. Congratulations to everyone who finished the race! For more winners, see the top ten collection.

1. 477 votes for Through Hilly Woods by christinewitte
2. 416 votes for Tortoise And Hare by sarah_treu
3. 406 votes for Hare and Tortoise Night_Spoonflower by mabletandesigns
4. 373 votes for Folk Art Fable by j9design
5. 356 votes for The tortoise and the hare by camcreative
6. 351 votes for Tortoise and the Hare Countryside by vinpauld
7. 347 votes for The Tortoise and the Hare by latheandquill
8. 334 votes for Hurry-me-not by lynnpriestleydesign
9. 325 votes for lepretartaruga by gaiamarfurt
10. 324 votes for Ludwig & Lupin by spellstone [Read more…] about Announcing The Tortoise and the Hare Design Challenge Winners

A Perfectly Planned Party with Black Twine

February 27, 2018

When it comes to theme parties, the Spoonflower team just can’t resist. For example, on Fridays in the office it’s no surprise to see a handful of staffers proudly sporting t-shirts with cats on them to celebrate a favorite day in the office, Cat Shirt Friday. Luckily, the Spoonflower designer community has filled the Marketplace with perfectly themed designs to help achieve any of our party planning dreams. Pair with Black Twine, a modern entertaining platform that provides inspiring party planning tools, and you’ve got the keys to a successfully thrown celebration!

A Perfectly Planned Party with Black Twine | Spoonflower Blog

palm_springs by bellarichards