So after years of wanting to, but never feeling like I had a Spoonflower-worthy design, I finally took the plunge and printed something!
First off, let me say that I am NOT an artist. In fact, the reason these kids don’t have noses and mouths is because me and my Sharpie couldn’t get them to look right. What I’m trying to say is these kids looked better without half of their faces. I ordered a yard of cotton and a yard of linen-cotton canvas. I was really happy with the fabric, the color and really happy that the repeat design I created didn’t look too repetitive. Now to go sew something with these sketchy kids.
oh how adorable!! I had no idea you could get your own design printed on fabric , how cool is THAT .. do you have any ideas what you’ll be making with your fabric?
It’s such a great idea, right? I only wish it was cheaper, but I’m not complaining. Right now I’m thinking about drawing cases with wool felt on the binding (where dirty little hands touch the most).
Well I certainly can’t wait to see!!!
You have me wanting to get something turned into fabric now. LOL It IS spendy , but .. sometimes a girl just has to treat herself! LOL
I absolutely love the design
Thanks so much for saying so! I wondered if I would look back in a couple of months and wonder what I was thinking (it happens to me all the time).
What a lovely idea, so original. I’ve heard of Spoonflower but not been tempted until now…
Wow! What a wonderful idea! Love the sketchy kids.
How cool!!! I completely understand the ‘not an artist’ thing, I am working as an art teacher (music teacher by trade) and I don’t feel like an artist either, but my students have been making some really encouraging remarks, so I am starting to feel better- so here we go for you: You are an awesome artist!!!!! And now everyone can get fabric YOU have designed!!!
This is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. I am sure whatever you make from it will be great! Looking forward to seeing your creation! Make sure you copyright your design!
I love those little figures! Plus, I keep trying to tell my kids that often less is more when it comes to details in drawing and your figures just prove it.
Dawn, I totally forgot to link to you! I had seen Spoonflower here and there for the past couple of years but it was your Toy Soldiersthat finally made me want to take the plunge! Thanks for that.
It will probably take me a few more years to come up with something printworthy, but it was a lot of fun!
I think this is the greatest idea and so much fun, too. I think your drawn children are perfect just the way they are!
I too have been admiring Spoonflower from afar. Perhaps now is the time to take the plunge. I like the faces just as they are. Did you scan in your design then email it? I have been struggling with adobe illustrator and frankly, I think we will be in the next century before I get anything to send.
They do look awfully cute that way! Isn’t that how sunbonnet sue wound up with no face? =)
I absolutely LOVE stick figures! (especially kids!) I’m 61 and have loved them since I was a little stick girl myself! This is just adorable! Wish I could find that very fabric at Joanns or Hobby Lobby! I bet it would sell!
It’s just so “perky” and cute! I love your “blog”! I love your style! I shall return again and again! Always looking for new ideas! You have them!
Vicki
Indiana
You can buy it from Spoonflower Vicki , it’s uh .. 18.00 a yard LOL but it CAN be purchased!!