the Floral Medley Collection: Modern Fabrics Inspired by Nature

Hi everyone!

I wanted to take a moment to share a quick life update since I’ve been a bit quiet here lately. Back in September, my family and I embarked on an international move to Spain. While this isn’t our first overseas adventure, it’s definitely been the most challenging. Adjusting to life in Spain has come with its unique hurdles—like learning to navigate the narrow roads of Europe after six years of not driving and being spoiled by spacious American streets and parking lots!

On top of that, I’ve been focused on learning Spanish, which has taken up much of my creative energy. Mastering a new language is so hard!—it’s both incredibly rewarding and time-consuming. Unlike Singapore or the Netherlands, where most people speak English fluently, here in Spain, I’ve had to dive headfirst into learning the local language.

Simple everyday tasks—like making a doctor’s appointment, asking for help in a store, or ordering food at a restaurant—have felt like monumental challenges. Sometimes, I’ve even avoided situations entirely because I felt too overwhelmed to face the language barrier. Instead of spending hours creating, I’ve been dedicating several hours a day to studying Spanish. Progress has been slow, but I’m starting to see improvement, and that keeps me motivated.

My son often asks, “If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?” My answer is always the same: to be a polyglot. He insists that speaking multiple languages isn’t really a superpower, but I disagree! To me, being able to communicate seamlessly with people across the world would feel like having a real superpower.

Returning to Creativity with the Floral Medley Collection

This long-winded explanation is all to say why I’ve been quieter than usual creatively. However busy or distracted I am, I always find a moment or two to doodle and sketch. I’ve returned to my sketchbook and even managed to set up a little basement studio in our new home. Recently, I sifted through my scattered sketches and half-finished designs, organizing them into themes. From those pieces came my newest project: the Floral Medley Collection.

the FLORAL MEDLEY COLLECTION

This collection is inspired by the beauty of nature—delicate wildflowers, rustic botanicals, and playful abstract forms. It blends natural elements with a fresh, modern aesthetic.

Each pattern tells its own little story:

The bold, retro-inspired florals, with vibrant shapes that make a playful statement.

The whimsical charm of dainty daisies, perfect for happy and cheerful designs.

The dark, rustic wildflower motifs, bringing a touch of depth and sophistication.

Exploring a New Color Palette

The color palette for this collection marks a new direction for me. My comfort zone has always been designing on a cream background, and I started there initially. But while I loved the earthy tones of the rusty reds and sage greens, the designs still felt like they were missing something.

After experimenting with color, I landed on a deep brown paired with soft pink accents. This combination adds a richness and warmth to the designs that feels fresh and unique. Here is a little before and after:

Design Versatility

One thing I aimed for with the Floral Medley Collection was versatility. The patterns are designed to complement each other while also standing strong on their own.

For example:

This soft peach blossom print offers a minimal and feminine option, perfect for light, airy projects.

An abstract leaf or willow-inspired pattern adds a bold, modern touch while maintaining a neutral vibe.

While the designs work beautifully as standalone pieces, they also shine when paired together. It’s satisfying to experiment with different combinations like these three designs.

What Will You Create?

I’m so curious to see how you’ll use the Floral Medley Collection in your creative projects. Whether it’s:

• Quilts to add a comfy touch to your home,

• Cushion covers or table runners to brighten your space,

• Tote bags for everyday use, or

• Cotton skirts that make a statement

So many possibilities.

Shop the Collection and Share Your Creations

You can view the entire collection in my Spoonflower shop. I’d love to see what you creative and crafty people come up with. Please share your projects with me! Tag me on Instagram or send me photos—your creativity inspires me, and I’d love to see and share your work.

Thank you for being here and supporting me through this journey. Despite the challenges of these last several months, it feels good to be connecting again with my creativity, and I am happy to finally be bringing this collection to life.

Happy creating!

new Daises Collection

I am very excited to share with you some of my new pattern design work. This is my new DAISIES collection. This past fall, I started to design with more of a collection mindset which means creating a “hero” design and a few supporting patterns to accompany the hero pattern. Initially it was challenging but now I am finding it thoroughly enjoyable. I still have lots to learn and figure out but I believe I’m getting the hang of it, and now I love creating the coordinating patterns.

Once the design is figured out, the next challenge for me was to create different color combinations. It is a fun challenge, but when you start creating the collection in a single color way, sometimes it is hard to transform it into completely different colors. I am sure there are a lot of designers who do this process systematically but I tend to lean on my instincts, at least for now.

This was the original color combination that I designed the entire collection in.

One thing that really helped me with creating the new color combinations was to put the designs in these clean and beautiful mock-ups. These mock-ups bring the collection to life and really allow me to see them as more than just flat vector files on my computer.

I think this peachy combination is my favorite of the bunch.

I was inspired to work with the Pantone Color of the Year with this design. Peach Fuzz is the color for 2024, so I wanted to create a color combination showcasing this scrumptious peachy color. This turned to be my favourite color way of the collection. That was a surprise to me.

A moody take on spring daisies with Benjamin Moore’s color of the year, Blue Nova.

I also decided to create a design using Benjamin Moore’s color of the year, Blue Nova. I thought it was a good idea to create fabrics that could match and coordinate with currently trending interior paint colors. It was also super helpful to have some limitations when considering color. Without a specific color goal in mind, I found myself working myself into circles with all the endless possibilities of the rainbow.

A somewhat vintage or retro vibe to this color combination.

With this final color combination, I tried to channel some vintage and retro vibes. I really love that dark green, specially alongside the citron yellow.

Another great part of working with mock-ups is that it helps me to work on scale relationships between the designs. It is also very helpful to see how the designs work differently on different products. And most of all, it is super fun and satisfying seeing the designs on products. Here are a few product mock-ups that make me happy.

As of today, these designs are available on my SPOONFLOWER shop where you can get not only fabric but also some home decor items like tea towels and napkins and table clothes. Be sure to check it out, and If you don’t end up shopping yourself, please heart your favorites in my shop . It really helps others find me amongst all the amazing designs available. Thanks!

“Gathering in the Garden”: A Collaborative Fabric Collection with Cotton + Steel Fabrics.

Announcing “Gathering in the Garden”: A Collaborative Fabric Collection with Cotton + Steel Fabrics.

Hi friends, I'm super excited to share with you all my first fabric collection with Cotton + Steel Fabrics! The collection is called Gathering in the Garden, and as the name suggests, it features playful floral patterns: tulips, camellias, and poppies, to name a few. The patterns are a mix of vintage charm with a modern touch.

Screen-printed in Japan on high-quality cotton, this collection is perfect for so many things—from quilters to home decor enthusiasts and those who love to get crafty. I hope the collection will bring joy and inspiration to makers around the world.

Here are a few examples that people have shared with me so far! Amazing! Seeing these fabrics come to life on these beautiful bags makes me so happy. Look how cute these zippered pouches by kleines_hand_werk are! And Jacqueline at raketenfrau has definitely figured out how to make fanny packs covetable. Crimson Tate’s patchwork duffle kit makes me want to head out for some weekend fun.

Being my first fabric collection, I wasn't sure what to expect, and I was curious to explore the collaboration process. Cotton + Steel made the process so enjoyable. It was great to combine their knowledge of the industry with my passion for creating. One of my favorite parts of collaborating was discussing possible colorways and scale changes. It pushed me as a creative person, and I am grateful for that.

I am very proud of Gathering in the Garden and hope it brings you as much joy as it has brought me. Happy Sewing!

TEXTILES NOW AVAILABLE

Super excited to announce that I am now selling select designs through SpoonFlower. This means you can order my playful floral fabrics by the yard.. You can also look for home decor items like tea towels, sheets, napkins, curtains, just to name a few! It’s all so very exciting to me. Here are a few examples of the SpoonFlower offerings. Fill your home with these happy floral prints. Please, when you have a moment, take a look and let me know what you think!

These are just a few of my favourite offerings available on SpoonFlower. There is much much more, so please take a look. :)