Designing and illustrating...

On this post I would like to share a little about the process of making repeating pattern designs...

designs that could be used on fabric, a shower curtain, pillows, stationary and so on.

Above is a flower pot design...very simple yet sweet.

I chose a gray background to highlight the vibrant colors I chose.

The line in the flower pot really isn't there....that is part of the adobe illustrator program.

I basically drew this flowerpot with flowers and colored it....on the computer.9

Sometimes ....It first starts as a line drawing in black, then I color it and in the diagram shown above... I got rid of the black lines outlining everything.

To make drawings seem less flat...it is good to add texture...like with these tiny dots and blobs. I added it to the flower pot and flowers...in a different shade.

Here is a hexigon with a simple yellow background and white flowers....

then when I add background textures and different shades of flowers ...the repeating pattern becomes much more interesting and less flat.

Most repeating designs start with drawing and illustrations put on a background like this gray square.

Everything is mathmatically placed down to the pixel...to create a perfect repeat.

The right side has to line up the left side and the top to the bottom.

Above is my computer screen with the repeating design....that repeats perfectly to infinity.

I put my profile on the corner and changed up my outfit to match the colors in this design.

This is just for labeling this design as mine.

Here is how this flowerpot design could look on products....a dress, lamp shade, purse, cell phone...etc...

Pretty fun!

This little diagram just shows how different a simple illustration looks with a white outline...from no outline on down to a big outline.  Sometimes it is fun to use so the illustration pops out at you and gets your attention.

I just thought you might be interested in my perspective of fabric design...there are a lot of classes on line....if you want to know more. 

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This is my pattern sale of the week!

It is only $3.99!!

Egg-stra cute bunny rabbits pattern.

These cheerful bunnies are ready for spring! They are super easy to create. Choose bright & vibrant fabrics or get a completely different feeling with sweet & soft fabric. These pretty eggs can be made into wearable pins with or without the 18 sayings provided. Bunny measures: 5 1/8" x 9 3/4". Egg measures: 2 1/4" x 3 1/8".

Sayings included:

Happy Easter, Welcome Spring, Hip Hop, Bunny, Cute chick, Spring has sprung, Bliss, Bloom, Giggle, Frolic, Joy, Miracles, Laugh, Tickled pink, Primitive, Rejoice, Egg-stra cute, and Egg-ceptional.

Here I used Amy Butler fabric...is bright and fun colors....and it could be made in soft pastels to give a completely different look!

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One hundred years ago....

I have this cool magazine....

from May 1916!!

One hundred years ago....let's just say...the world was so different then. 

Union suits....never heard that term before...lovely ad however. 

Gold medal...it is still around...the company must have always had a quality product. 

My mom loved Crisco...she made some awesome food with it.

I don't buy it...but I know it is still in the tub. 

Great article about liquor!   

If that doesn't scare you away, then nothing will..lol. 

Sweet poem! 

Funny poem...strange! 

Some of the ads were in bright color...perfect for framing. 

This tells you how to have a career with a camera...pretty cool! 

There are lots of recipes...like this....notice the sandwich fillings like tongue. 

I can't believe you would put tongue in a sandwich. 

Nothing cozier than a corset when you are pregnant. 

Heinz....love their Ketchup. 

LOVE COKE!

I could use one right now. 

OK, you could get a blouse for a dollar! 

A brand new car for $695!

I know they made like 20 cents on hour or something...but wouldn't it be great to go back in time and buy a few of these. 

Butterick!

So cool! 

I don't need to say anything about this ad ...do I?

Everyone had corns back then because they shoved their feet in tiny hard leather shoes...that probably came from a relatives hand me down.

Cute...a catnip mouse...a classic! 

Lets use this kids picture...even though his eyes are closed...lol.

I think the teeth are painted white! 

Fashion!!

So elaborate and fancy.

I can barely wear a dress every once in a blue moon. 

Life for women sure was different...all you had to do was be pretty (if you were rich)...if you were not rich...life was hard work! 

I see the dress hem in high enough to see the shoes at this point.

Everything is so frilly and Lacy!

Here is a simpler frock!

These hats are pretty cool!

The last hat I wore was a pink air force baseball hat.

Cleaning is never "Play".  

But it is always necessary.

Aren't you glad you are a 2016 person!

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Over the weekend...

Over the weekend....it was my Daughter Selina's high school prom!

She got this lovely dress.....for....drum roll.....

20 bucks!!

She is a thrifty shopper!

Doesn't she look great!

I had to hem it though since she is small.

This is her man...Jaryd.

They have been dating for over a year.

They get along so great...best friends too.

She is a gal that loves gaming....what guy doesn't like that?

He was helping her with her business this weekend too...what a gem he is!

They had a great time.

I got this on spring break...I just love this saying...it was 4 dollars! 

We went to an antique show on Friday...I got this cute tin that used to hold cookies. 

Cute old fashioned design.  I think it should hold sewing supplies now. 

I am always looking for Vintage Halloween....I got this at Coeur D'Alene, ID. 

Halloween noise maker....to scare away nothing but my cats....lol.

I love this little treat holder...I guess this was for Robert.

I think four nuts could fit in it! 

I got this blue pitcher...I know it is new...but I love the look of it.

My lilacs are already in full bloom...I need to cut and out into this pitcher! 

I love going to this primitive shop in a near by town...they have cute inexpensive pictures. 

This is a huge tag my daughter made....cut from her laser....and I got to play with it!

I put random flowers and free motion stitched it up. Plus I added a glittery banner.

There is a pencil next to it...that is how big it is!

Here it is hanging in my office.

Selina is considering alot of new products for her etsy shop...this may be one of them.

You could put any embroidery design in it....making it instantly framed! 

I recently got this lovely piece of art from Michelle Palmer....it is drawn on muslin!

I am still deciding if I will frame it and stitch it up into something. 

I went to the EXPO in my hometown almost everyday back in the early 70's....with my siblings to look after me.

I got this little flag for 25 cents...it is a great memory for me.

This cute elephant was made by a crafter...glittered...tutu of  party streamer and a sweet paper hat...this is in my office. 

Snoopy and Woodstock look after the office when I am not around!

Love their eyes!

Gotta get going...

Happy Monday!

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