Recent News!
My surface pattern designs and artwork are being noticed! I have recently won several design competitions and have been featured on international Design Blogs and in Newsletters and Magazines. See below for a selected list of shout-outs and collaborations. You can check out my Blog for all my latest news and my About page to read more about me!
New Collaboration:
REDFLAG SWIMWEAR
(June 2022)
Be sure to check out my newest collaboration with Colombia-based REDFLAG SWIMWEAR! Several of my print designs have been included in their newest Collection of swimwear for Adults, Juniors and Kids! I am especially happy they chose some of my most fun and colourful designs! Check out the REDFLAG SWIMWEAR Shop!
REDFLAG SWIMWEAR
(June 2022)
Be sure to check out my newest collaboration with Colombia-based REDFLAG SWIMWEAR! Several of my print designs have been included in their newest Collection of swimwear for Adults, Juniors and Kids! I am especially happy they chose some of my most fun and colourful designs! Check out the REDFLAG SWIMWEAR Shop!
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UPPERCASE MAGAZINE ISSUE #54
"Defining Abstract" Feature
(July/August/September 2022)
Just after returning from my month-long road trip down the West Coast (fantastic trip, btw), Issue #54 of Uppercase Magazine arrived in the mail! I love it when this magazine arrives! This Issue is all about Abstract Art and Design, and my answer to the question, "How do you personally define or interpret 'abstract' in art and design?" was included, together with my "Flow" pattern design. Thanks to Janine Vangool of Uppercase Magazine for including me in this Issue, it's so inspiring!
"Defining Abstract" Feature
(July/August/September 2022)
Just after returning from my month-long road trip down the West Coast (fantastic trip, btw), Issue #54 of Uppercase Magazine arrived in the mail! I love it when this magazine arrives! This Issue is all about Abstract Art and Design, and my answer to the question, "How do you personally define or interpret 'abstract' in art and design?" was included, together with my "Flow" pattern design. Thanks to Janine Vangool of Uppercase Magazine for including me in this Issue, it's so inspiring!
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UPPERCASE MAGAZINE ISSUE #53
"Peas Seed Packet" Illustration
(April/May/June 2022)
Issue #53 of Uppercase Magazine (one of my absolutely favourite magazines, btw) is all about GARDENING and my "Peas Seed Packet" illustration has been included in the "Seed Packets" feature section on Page 56 (see magazine pics below)!
"Peas Seed Packet" Illustration
(April/May/June 2022)
Issue #53 of Uppercase Magazine (one of my absolutely favourite magazines, btw) is all about GARDENING and my "Peas Seed Packet" illustration has been included in the "Seed Packets" feature section on Page 56 (see magazine pics below)!
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New Collaboration:
BAREFOOT BABY AUSTRALIA
(March 2022)
My "Darling" butterfly and floral print features on this gorgeous MILA dress by Barefoot Baby Australia. Adorable!
Now FOR SALE on their WEBSITE!
Just Released:
WGSN "PRINTS AND GRAPHICS SOURCING GUIDE:
KIDSWEAR S/S 23"
(March 2022)
Several of my designs are featured in the new "Prints and Graphics Sourcing Guide: Kidswear S/S 23", just released by WGSN, the world's leading trend forecaster.
If you are a WGSN Subscriber, check out what's coming for Kidswear Spring/Summer 2023 HERE!
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UPPERCASE MAGAZINE ISSUE #51 "Illustrated Quilts" (Oct/Nov/Dec 2021) Issue #51 of Uppercase Magazine is all about QUILTS and my "Corfu" pattern design has been included in the "Illustrated Quilts" feature section (see magazine pics below)! |
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PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION in DOWNTOWN, VICTORIA, BC
"City Lights At Night"
(October 2021 to January 2022)
Earlier this year, my "City Lights At Night" artwork was chosen to be part of the City of Victoria "Signage Kiosk Animation" Public Art Project, a project "to celebrate local creatives and enhance everyday artistic encounters". It has just been installed in downtown Victoria, BC on the corner of Douglas and Humboldt Streets, where it will be until January 2022! If you find yourself in Downtown Victoria and happen by, please do take a photo and tag me!
If you would like to read more about this Public Art Project, CLICK HERE!
"City Lights At Night"
(October 2021 to January 2022)
Earlier this year, my "City Lights At Night" artwork was chosen to be part of the City of Victoria "Signage Kiosk Animation" Public Art Project, a project "to celebrate local creatives and enhance everyday artistic encounters". It has just been installed in downtown Victoria, BC on the corner of Douglas and Humboldt Streets, where it will be until January 2022! If you find yourself in Downtown Victoria and happen by, please do take a photo and tag me!
If you would like to read more about this Public Art Project, CLICK HERE!
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WGSN KIDSWEAR TREND REPORT
"Prints & Graphics Sourcing Guide" for Kidswear Autumn/Winter 22/23
(September 24 2021)
WGSN is one of the world's leading trend-forecasting companies, so it was quite an honour to be asked if I could provide pattern designs (some cute, some more sophisticated!) for their FIRST-EVER "Prints & Graphics Sourcing Guide" for KIDSWEAR Autumn/Winter 22/23!
For those of you who are already a WGSN Subscriber, check out all the trends identified in this new Guide HERE (you will need to sign into your WGSN Account).
SONATA HOME DECOR BLOG
DIY Bookshelf Makeover Using my Eucalyptus Wallpaper
(September 18 2021)
Look at this FANTASTIC DIY home decor project from talented home stylist Missy of Sonata Home Design! She used my Eucalyptus wallpaper from my Spoonflower Shop to completely transform an old bookshelf. Read her Blog Post to learn how she did it, and check out her inspiring Instagram too!
DIY Bookshelf Makeover Using my Eucalyptus Wallpaper
(September 18 2021)
Look at this FANTASTIC DIY home decor project from talented home stylist Missy of Sonata Home Design! She used my Eucalyptus wallpaper from my Spoonflower Shop to completely transform an old bookshelf. Read her Blog Post to learn how she did it, and check out her inspiring Instagram too!
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UnBlink Studio Spotted!
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2021
(September 9-18 2021)
UnBlink Studio Goes Hollywood!
My "Folk Flutter" and “Eucalyptus” designs were spotted at this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) held in Toronto, Canada from September 9 to 18 2021!
Below Left: My "Folk Flutter" design behind amazing jazz instrumentalist Kenny G. Love how it looks with his fantastic royal blue suit!
Below Right: My "Eucalyptus" design behind actress Alison Pill. Chair courtesy of: Buro Klaus.
Photos by: Chris Chapman. Shot at: Deadline Portrait Studio, Toronto.
Special thanks to: Spoonflower for the rush printing! Thank you!
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AT CHARLOTTE'S HOUSE BLOG
Project Using my Eucalyptus Wallpaper
(July 21 2021)
Popular DIYer, Blogger and YouTuber Charlotte Smith of the At Charlotte's House Blog updated her fireplace with my Eucalyptus wallpaper (Before and After pics below). Be sure to check out her Blog Post for a step-by-step about the project!
Project Using my Eucalyptus Wallpaper
(July 21 2021)
Popular DIYer, Blogger and YouTuber Charlotte Smith of the At Charlotte's House Blog updated her fireplace with my Eucalyptus wallpaper (Before and After pics below). Be sure to check out her Blog Post for a step-by-step about the project!
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FEATURED on the PRINT & PATTERN BLOG!
(May 18 2021)
Check out the world-renowned Print & Pattern Blog today for a feature post about my new pattern collection "The Shape of Things To Come" and the upcoming new virtual event, SHOWCASE, where I'll be showing lots of my pattern designs and illustrations on May 20 and 21! Thanks to Marie for the fantastic post!
Read the FULL POST here!
SHOWCASE VIRTUAL TRADESHOW!
May 20-21 2021
JOIN ME on MAY 20-21 at SHOWCASE, a new virtual event connecting the Art + Design Licensing community, hosted by Artonomo and Jewel Branding & Licensing! If you are an Art Director or Licensee looking for new designs for your products (here is a peek of my new "Land of Plenty" design), REGISTER NOW for FREE as an Attendee to start browsing virtual Exhibitor Booths (opens 12 noon ET today!)
If you would like to set up a meeting with me to chat about licensing my designs for your products, you can do so once you're registered directly from my Booth! And see below for some of the other designers/agents who will be exhibiting!
For MY FELLOW ARTISTS! You should also REGISTER because there will be informative webinars on May 20-21 about licensing, trends and more, and an ARTIST PANEL with top licensed artists (I'm looking forward to that one!) Oh, did I say registration is FREE?! "See" you there!
May 20-21 2021
JOIN ME on MAY 20-21 at SHOWCASE, a new virtual event connecting the Art + Design Licensing community, hosted by Artonomo and Jewel Branding & Licensing! If you are an Art Director or Licensee looking for new designs for your products (here is a peek of my new "Land of Plenty" design), REGISTER NOW for FREE as an Attendee to start browsing virtual Exhibitor Booths (opens 12 noon ET today!)
If you would like to set up a meeting with me to chat about licensing my designs for your products, you can do so once you're registered directly from my Booth! And see below for some of the other designers/agents who will be exhibiting!
For MY FELLOW ARTISTS! You should also REGISTER because there will be informative webinars on May 20-21 about licensing, trends and more, and an ARTIST PANEL with top licensed artists (I'm looking forward to that one!) Oh, did I say registration is FREE?! "See" you there!
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UPPERCASE MAGAZINE
Surface Pattern Design Guide (4th Edition)
(April 2021)
I am one of 100 surface pattern designers chosen (out of over 850 designers!) to be in the 4th Edition of UPPERCASE MAGAZINE's Surface Pattern Design Guide! With THANKS to Janine, I'm honoured to be included in the Guide! Read my profile on Page 86 (or see below)!
MY PUBLIC ART PROJECT in DOWNTOWN VICTORIA, BC!
The "Storefronts Exhibition Program"
(Spring/Summer 2021)
A few months ago, the City of Victoria (my hometown) put out a call to local artists to submit proposals for the "Storefronts Exhibition Program" Public Art Project to animate vacant commercial spaces in the Downtown core. To keep the project safer this year due to the pandemic, rather than site-specific installations, they requested patterned designs to cover vacant storefronts with vinyl wrap (just up my alley, right?!). Happily, my "Dream" design was chosen and has now been installed at 1420 Douglas St. (near Pandora Ave.)! If you find yourself in Downtown Victoria and happen to pass by it, please do take a photo and tag me!
READ MORE about this Public Art Project, including my Artist Statement!
SPOONFLOWER BLOG:
DIY MATZAH COVERS AND AFIKOMEN BAGS FOR YOUR PASSOVER TABLE
(And Napkins Using My "Modern Chintz" Fabric)!
(March 8 2021)
In this informative post, Spoonflower employees and mother-daughter duo, Isabel and Ace, discuss Passover traditions, share how they will be celebrating Passover this year, and provide DIY instructions for making Matzah Covers and Afikomen Bags for your Passover Seder. This year they decided to update their traditions using fabrics from Spoonflower and compiled their own Passover Collection of designs, including my "Modern Chintz" fabric which they used for the napkins pictured below. I love how the designs they chose all coordinate together beautifully!
Check out the full Spoonflower Blog post (March 8 2021) where you can find a link to my "Modern Chintz" design, and my Spoonflower Shop for more of my designs!
DIY MATZAH COVERS AND AFIKOMEN BAGS FOR YOUR PASSOVER TABLE
(And Napkins Using My "Modern Chintz" Fabric)!
(March 8 2021)
In this informative post, Spoonflower employees and mother-daughter duo, Isabel and Ace, discuss Passover traditions, share how they will be celebrating Passover this year, and provide DIY instructions for making Matzah Covers and Afikomen Bags for your Passover Seder. This year they decided to update their traditions using fabrics from Spoonflower and compiled their own Passover Collection of designs, including my "Modern Chintz" fabric which they used for the napkins pictured below. I love how the designs they chose all coordinate together beautifully!
Check out the full Spoonflower Blog post (March 8 2021) where you can find a link to my "Modern Chintz" design, and my Spoonflower Shop for more of my designs!
Also pictured here fabrics by: wren_leyland on the Matzah Cover, ivieclothco on the Tablecloth, and taranealart and schatzibrown on Pillows (all have Shops on Spoonflower).
UPPERCASE ALL ABOUT YOU NEWSLETTER:
(November 5 2020)
Check out this weekend's Uppercase All About You Newsletter for a mention of my newest ELEMENTAL Series of art prints which depict the four elements of Earth, Water (pictured), Air and Fire! Now available in 2 sizes in my SHOP!
THE WORLD OF INTERIORS MAGAZINE:
DESIGN REPORT
(November 2020)
I am honoured that once again my SHOP has been included in the November 2020 Issue of "the world's most influential design and decoration magazine" The World of Interiors Magazine! This time, my "Jardin-Gladiolus" fine art print is pictured in the Design Report (#22 on Page 169)! It can be purchased HERE along with the other art prints in my Abstract Floral Collection!
If you want to check out my SHOP, click here!
DESIGN REPORT
(November 2020)
I am honoured that once again my SHOP has been included in the November 2020 Issue of "the world's most influential design and decoration magazine" The World of Interiors Magazine! This time, my "Jardin-Gladiolus" fine art print is pictured in the Design Report (#22 on Page 169)! It can be purchased HERE along with the other art prints in my Abstract Floral Collection!
If you want to check out my SHOP, click here!
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WILD & PRECIOUS CONVERSATIONS PODCAST:
(Nov 5 2020)
I invite you to listen to the conversation I had with the wonderful Wendy of The Underbelly Project on the "Wild & Precious Conversations" Podcast! We talk about how I managed to start being creative again as a young mother, and to make creativity a permanent fixture in my life. We also discuss the on-going hard work it takes to be a licensed surface pattern designer, illustrator and artist, and how I keep on track, motivated and true to myself. We laugh a lot, and I hope you will too!
Link to my conversation here, or get "Wild & Precious Conversations" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere else you get your podcasts!
PRINT & PATTERN BLOG:
(October 27 2020)
I am honoured that my brand new Calico Series and Elemental Series of fine art prints have been featured in the internationally-renowned Print & Pattern Blog (October 27 2020)! For those of you who don't know, this Blog celebrates the world of surface pattern design and consistently ranks as one of the top design blogs in the world. Thanks to Marie Perkins (aka Bowie Style) for featuring my new work once again!
You can purchase these prints in my Online Shop!
UPPERCASE ALL ABOUT YOU NEWSLETTER:
(October 17 2020)
Check out this weekend's Uppercase All About You Newsletter for a mention of my newest Calico Series of art prints inspired by patchwork, tiles, fabric samplers and collages (and how I envision them in repeat as wallpaper)! Thanks to Janine of Uppercase Magazine for including me!
THE WORLD OF INTERIORS MAGAZINE:
DESIGN REPORT
(October 2020)
My SHOP has been included once again in the October 2020 Issue of "the world's most influential design and decoration magazine" The World of Interiors Magazine! Check out the Design Report (#37 on Page 333)!
If you want to check out my SHOP, click here!
DESIGN REPORT
(October 2020)
My SHOP has been included once again in the October 2020 Issue of "the world's most influential design and decoration magazine" The World of Interiors Magazine! Check out the Design Report (#37 on Page 333)!
If you want to check out my SHOP, click here!
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THE WORLD OF INTERIORS MAGAZINE:
DESIGN REPORT
(September 2020)
I was very excited to be contacted by "the most influential design and decoration magazine", The World of Interiors, a couple of months ago. They asked if I would like to be included in their Design Report which features a curated range of designers and artists. I said...Yes, please! It was great timing too, since my new SHOP had just gone live. So check out the Design Report (#6 on Page 147) in the September 2020 Issue of The World of Interiors which includes a pic of my Sayulita pillow in my studio garden and a bit about me and my SHOP!
If you want to check out my SHOP, click here!
DESIGN REPORT
(September 2020)
I was very excited to be contacted by "the most influential design and decoration magazine", The World of Interiors, a couple of months ago. They asked if I would like to be included in their Design Report which features a curated range of designers and artists. I said...Yes, please! It was great timing too, since my new SHOP had just gone live. So check out the Design Report (#6 on Page 147) in the September 2020 Issue of The World of Interiors which includes a pic of my Sayulita pillow in my studio garden and a bit about me and my SHOP!
If you want to check out my SHOP, click here!
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PI CREATIVE ART:
PI COLLECTIVE CATALOG
(July 2020)
Several of my colourful art prints and patterns have been included in the brand new PI Collective Catalog, featuring "contemporary trend driven artwork, stunning graphic illustrations, and our newest art obsessions".
Check out the whole catalog (but especially pages 16-17 and 60-61)
and PI Creative Art, a Canadian company and industry leader in published art and wall decor.
SPOONFLOWER BLOG:
SPOONFLOWER SPOTLIGHT: 8 ARTISTS TO KEEP AN EYE ON THIS MONTH
(April 12 2020)
I have been included in Spoonflower's Artist Spotlight: "8 Artists to Keep an Eye on This Month"! Read a bit about me and 7 other Spoonflower designers, including some fun facts about each of us!
Thanks to Spoonflower for including me!
Check out the Spoonflower Artist Spotlight post here (or see below)!
And Link to my Spoonflower Shop to see all the designs I have available on fabric, wallpaper and home decor!
FIRST PLACE WINNER!
In Spoonflower's "Micro Modern Quilt" Design Challenge! (March 5 2020)
My "Spring Ditsy" pattern design won FIRST PLACE in the Spoonflower "Micro Modern Quilt" Design Challenge! It is now available to purchase in my Spoonflower Shop! Thanks to all who voted!
Check out the Spoonflower Blog Post here!
PRINT & PATTERN BLOG
March 2 2020
I have been featured on the wonderful and world-renowned Print & Pattern Blog (March 2 2020)! The post features my newest "Snake in the Grass" and "Flat Lay Florals" Collections and talks a bit about me and these new designs. I invite you to check out the POST!
With thanks to Marie Perkins!
SPOONFLOWER MAGAZINE
2019 Holiday Issue
Full of fabric project and home decor ideas!
My ever-popular "Eucalyptus" design is featured on the
"Australian Flora-Bold Designs & Brilliant Patterns" page!
YAM MAGAZINE
SEPT/OCT 2019 STYLE ISSUE
I am honoured to be featured in the Sept/Oct 2019 Style Issue of YAM Magazine, Victoria's lifestyle magazine! The fantastic 5-page feature "A Passion for Pattern" (starting on Page 26) all about my surface pattern design journey and my love of all things pattern design! You can read it Online (pages 26-31) or In Print (pick up a copy at businesses across Victoria!) You can also link to it on the YAM Magazine website!
Or have a look below to scroll through the pages!
With thanks to Editor-in-Chief Kerry Slavens for reaching out to me and offering to feature me, writer Linda Barnard for your wonderful words, and photographer Jeffrey Bosdet for managing to take a picture of me that I don't hate!
ADOBE MAX 2019 CONFERENCE (Nov 2-6 2019)
Los Angeles, CA
Adobe chose my "Geraniums" pattern design to display (with other beautiful designs) in their Adobe Design to Print Booth at the annual Adobe Max 2019 Conference in Los Angeles, CA from Nov 2-6 2019! Thanks to Mike Scrutton at Adobe for including my design!
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PRINT & PATTERN BLOG
NEW WORK FEATURE (July 17 2019)
I've been featured on today's (July 17 2019) Print & Pattern Blog! Check out the post which features some of my newest designs! With thanks to Marie Perkins of Print & Pattern!
ITMA BARCELONA (June 20-26, 2019)
ADOBE TEXTILE DESIGNER BOOTH
Check out the Live TV COVERAGE of the Booth on YouTube!
My "Geraniums" design (bottom right) was chosen, together with the work of other fantastic pattern designers, to be displayed in the Adobe Textile Designer Booth at the massive tradeshow ITMA Barcelona (from June 20-26 2019) which is "the trendsetting textile and garment technology platform where the industry converges every four years to explore fresh ideas, effective solutions and collaborative partnerships for business growth". With an expected visitorship of 120000 from 147 countries, this was truly an honour!
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WALLSAUCE WALL MURAL DESIGN COMPETITION:
SHORTLISTED!
May/June 2019
UK-based wallpaper company Wallsauce recently held a competition to create two wall mural designs based on the theme of nature. The prize was a license agreement with the company! I submitted my "Rainbow Floral" and "Butterfly Garden" designs and I was one of 12 designers that made the SHORTLIST! Although I didn't ultimately win based on votes (and of course, thanks to everyone who voted!), I was pleased that my work was recognized! Check out the comp details at the Wallsauce Blog!
UPPERCASE MAGAZINE ISSUE #41
SURFACE PATTERN DESIGN GUIDE 3rd EDITION
April/May/June 2019
Issue #41 of UPPERCASE Magazine contains the 3rd Edition of the UPPERCASE Magazine Surface Pattern Design Guide featuring "the best in up-and-coming surface pattern designers"! From 674 entries 100 designers were chosen, including me on Page 103! Thanks to Janine Vangool at UPPERCASE Magazine!
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PRINT & PATTERN BLOG
DESIGNER FOR HIRE FEATURE: I have just been included in the prestigious Print & Pattern "Designers for Hire" Directory today! Read the Blog Post about my work. Published on January 29 2019! |
UPPERCASE MAGAZINE ISSUE #40
COVER CONTEST SUBMISSION IN PRINT: My cover contest submission was published in Issue #40 of my fave magazine, The 10th Anniversary Issue (Jan-March 2019)! |
FASHION FORMULA BLOG DESIGNER OF THE WEEK FEATURE: A designer interview in which I discuss my process, design inspirations, current projects and my love of travel (September 27 2018)! |
MAKE IT IN DESIGN BLOG:
TRADE SHOW DIARY Read my "Trade Show Diary" about exhibiting for the first time at Surtex and Blueprint 2018, posted on the Make It In Design Blog (June 8 2018)! |
CORGI 2017 SOCK DESIGN COMPETITION
HONOURABLE MENTION WINNER: Check out the announcement of the winners on the Corgi Sock Blog! |
PRINT & PATTERN BLOG
DESIGNER FEATURE: A wonderful feature on this internationally-renowned surface pattern design blog. Published on January 24 2018! |
UPPERCASE MAGAZINE ALL ABOUT YOU NEWSLETTER FEATURES:
Bugology Collection (June 2019) Urns and Vases! Pattern Collection (January 14 2018) Coastal Critters Plate Set (July 2017) World Traveler Collection (June 2017) Cute Creatures (November 2016) |
EMILY KIDDY’S [K.I.D.S] KIDSWEAR TREND PUBLICATION:
For Spring/Summer 2019 My on-trend designs are included in Emily's widely-read publication! |
MOYO MAGAZINE Issue 10:
Competition Winners feature on pages 108-9 (I’m featured twice!) Published on April 2 2017 |
FASHION FORMULA CONTEST WINNERS:
Children’s Playtime 1st Place Contest Winner (June 21 2017) Urban Textures 1st Place Contest Winner (January 23 2017) Halloween Trick or Treat 3rd Place Contest Winner (November 6 2016) |
MAKE IT IN DESIGN BLOG:
Wraptious Competition Top Ten Picks (January 5 2017) Pattern Design Showcase-Module 3 (April 10 2017) Pattern Design Showcase-Module 2 (February 15 2017) Pattern Design Showcase-Module 1 (September 13 2016) |
WRAPTIOUS.COM CUSHION DESIGN COMPETION WINNER
See my Designer Interview on the Wraptious Blog (March 9 2017) |
THEYDRAWANDCOOK.COM
See my Illustrated Recipes on this website |
