Pattern Party > Paisley

She said Paisley-----Paisley?!  Paisley?!  "I don't have anything Paisley", I thought. "I won't be going anywhere to even stumble upon Paisley".  Now, say Paisley at least four more times and you'll either begin hating the word, loving the word, or begin to wonder if it's even a word at all.  Try it. Paisley, Paisley, Paisley, Paisley.....

However,

In my stash of vintage ties, in my very large stash of vintage ties, there was one lonely, but lovely paisley tie.

 

 

There it is, pushing it's way forward in front of the other wonderful ties.

 

I think I would like to have sheets out of this beautiful paisley pattern or a silky blouse to wear under a blazer, but that's not to be...so I will enjoy my one and only piece of Paisley just hanging in my sewing room.  

Please go and check out Leah's blog where she is hosting this Pattern Party and see how she is sporting her Paisley!!

You Can Design Your Own Fabric!

I found this great web site called Spoonflower where you can design your own custom fabric or buy unique fabric designed by others.  This opens up a lot of possibilities for custom made projects don't you think?  I was just having fun with the fabric sample above, but wouldn't it be neat to design one in letter form for someone special to say some sentiment you'd like them to remember forever? Or better yet, just some silliness?  Then sew it into a pillow or bag?

They have contests on their blog with different themes, and if you log in you can vote for your favorites.  These were three of my favorites for the "science" theme contest.

I guess I think this is great because I love fabric so....and anytime there is something that helps someone expand their creativity and small home business, I get excited!  Besides art work you can use photographs.  I think I may have a couple that could work...just need more time to mess with the dimensions and details.

So, let's say you were an awesome handbag designer with your own fabulous logo....

Now, wouldn't that make a fabulous lining for a few unique hand bags?!?!

If you make your own design you get 10% off your order and if you buy fabric by another designer, they get a 10% commission.

This is one of my favorites from Spoonflower.  Wouldn't it make a great pillow?
Let me know if you upload a design, I'd love to check it out.  

For Fun, For Merriment, For Laughs--OK, THAT'S Redundant

Redundant Clock by Ji Lee

Visit Debra for Her Giveaway!

 

Debra at Common Ground is having a Spring Giveaway---and who isn't ready for Spring?!  She's celebrating her birthday, a new booth, and 350 followers.  Wow!  She also host's an online Bible Study, what a lovely lady she is!  I know she'd love to have you help her celebrate!