It’s come that time again to introduce our newest featured artist of The Designer Project…introducing the wonderful Julie Bunyard and her textile collection ‘For the Love of Australian Natives’!
‘For the Love of Australian Natives‘ is a colourful mix of Australian native plants painted in watercolours. Suitable for a range of textiles and products, from garments to homewares. Some of the designs such as the ‘Silver Dollar Gum‘ and ‘Tasmanian Waratah‘ feature mesmerizing watercolour blends and bleeds, creating interesting colour blends. While others such as ‘Pink Leaves‘ is more stylised and monochromatic. It is the vibrant colours in this collection which are the standout feature and sure to bring a sense of style and luxury to any project!
All of Julie’s beautiful designs can be printed onto any of our fabrics, which means you can order custom designer fabric that’s tailored to you. Below we’ve shared a bit about each of the designs and the types of projects we think they’d be great for so keep reading!
‘Flowering Gum’ is a stunning, bright, watercolour design in pinks, purples, blues, and greens, on a crisp white background. It features an Aussie favourite, the Flowering Gum!
We think ‘Flowering Gum’ is the perfect design for any women’s fashion garments such a sweet summer dress
‘Silver Dollar Gum’ is an elegant hand painted watercolour design featuring the classic Eucalyptus leaf. It’s full of rich blues, greens, and a touch of yellow.
‘Silver Dollar Gum’ would look incredible as some fashion accessories such as Tote Bags!
‘Tasmanian Waratah’ is a fun and vibrant design in tones of rust, red, green and a hint of blue. We love the hand painted watercolour Waratah flowers! It has us thinking of our Waratah fabric.
‘Tasmanian Waratah’ is utterly perfect for any and all Home and Interior projects! Think Cushion Covers and Tea Towels.
‘Leucadendron’ features watercolour motifs of the Leucadendron plant in bright shades of pinks, purples and reds and brings a fun twist to the classic Leucadendron. The white background really makes those colours pop!
We think ‘Leucadendron’ would be fabulous for fashion accessories! We’re thinking Makeup Bags and Pouches, Tote Bags and Scarves of course!
‘Pink Leaves’ is a crisp design of pink leaf illustrations against a white background. The watercolour texture of the leaves really brings life to this design.
‘Pink Leaves’ would be super cute as a statement garment! A fun dress or pants? Perhaps a luscious long skirt!
‘Wattle’ is a loose hand painted watercolour design featuring our beloved Wattle in it’s classic shades of green and yellow, with just a hint of pink. That bright vibrant yellow always brings some colour to our Australian Winter.
‘Wattle’ would be the perfect addition to your home! Whether it be on some lovely Cushions, Tea Towels or maybe even Curtains!
‘Blue Native Flower’ features the most stunning bold blue tones that really bring an extra something to this design! It pairs well with the hand painted watercolour details throughout the floral motifs.
‘Blue Native Flower’ would look great on a range of products from leggings to homewares!
The possibilities are truly endless with Julie’s ‘For the Love of Australian Natives’ collection. Our ideas above are suggestions only and we hope they’ve gotten your creative wheels turning! Each of Julie’s designs can be found in our Fabric Shop online.
For our latest installment of The Designer Project, we’ll be featuring the work of artist Aiai Zhang from Breezy Bird Studio!
Aiai’s ‘Orange Harvest’ collection is inspired by the harvest season where leaves turn orange and yellow while fruits grow ripe and juicy. There’s so many earthy colours shining through this season with beautiful rich golden hues of yellow, orange and amber.
What’s more fantastic is that the whole collection has been made available in our Fabric Shop online, meaning each of the designs can be printed onto any of our stock fabrics. Below we’ve shared a bit about each of the designs and the types of projects we think they’d be great for so keep reading!
‘Oranges Bouquet / Oranges Bouquet Navy’ is the hero print of the collection with a packed layout of hand-painted elements of oranges and florals. It communicates movement, depth and gives the viewer an overview of the entire collection. This print comes in two colour ways with a cream or navy blue background.
‘Earthy Bouquet / Earthy Bouquet Blue’ is one of the coordinate prints of the collection with a centred floral bouquet repeated in an all-direction layout. This print comes in two colour ways with a mustard yellow or aqua blue background.
These are the sweetest designs for fashion projects, we’re thinking long flowing dresses and skirts!
‘Oranges on Stripes Pink / Oranges on Stripes Blue’ is the other coordinate print of the collection with hand-painted oranges in a tossed layout. This print comes in two colour ways with a pink or blue background.
Both of these designs would look super cute as some cozy pyjama sets or a lovely linen beach outfit! Maybe even a warm jumper for the winter season!
‘Floral Ditsy / Floral Ditsy Navy’ is one of the blender prints of the collection with small florals in an up and down layout with lots of negative space. This print comes in two colour ways with a cream or navy blue background.
We would love to see these print as some sweet homewares, think bed sheets, blankets and pillow cases!
‘Orange Gingham / Blue Gingham’ is the other blender print of the collection with classic check patterns in a painterly style. This print comes in two colour ways (orange and blue).
This is such a classic print that would be perfect for both Fashion and Home & Interior type projects. Perhaps a pair of fun pants or a set of cute tea towels?
The possibilities are truly endless with Aiai’s ‘Orange Harvest’ collection. Our ideas above are suggestions only and we hope they’ve gotten your creative wheels turning! Each of Aiai’s designs can be found in our Fabric Shop online.
It’s come that time again to introduce our newest featured artist of The Designer Project for the month of May! Let’s welcome the talented Kathrin Legg
Kathrin was born in Germany and raised in Australia, she works as a surface pattern designer from her sunny studio, where she uses both traditional and digital media to create her designs and collections.
Finding inspiration from both her surroundings and European heritage, her designs are a blend of aesthetically pleasing colour palettes, modern floral designs and trending themes.
Each of Kathrin’s wonderful prints can be printed onto any of our fabrics, which means you can order custom designer fabric that’s tailored to you. Keep reading to find out more about Kathrin Legg and her ‘Nostalgic Florals’ collection!
‘Back to School’ is a nostalgic design featuring blackboards, pencils and notebooks.
We think this is so fitting for kids school projects; Whether that be some DIY pencil cases, book bags or even an apron for art classes!
‘My Two Geese’ is a ditsy repeat floral pattern with a homey, country feel to it. A warm colour palette of orange and yellow blossoms and complimentary deep blue flowers sway between the farmyard geese.
‘My Two Geese’ is such a perfect print for any homeware projects. We can definitely picture this print on a lovely Tea Towel in the kitchen.
‘Retro Floral’ is a geometric repeat pattern featuring a 1970’s inspired flower. The bold yellow and orange colour palette is sure to brighten up any space.
We would love to see ‘Retro Floral’ on some statement cushions or curtains!
‘Seashells’ is a soft flowing, nautical print featuring underwater life in shades of blue and highlights in peach and white.
‘Seashells’ is the perfect project for beachwear. Think beach towels or a beach bag, perhaps even a kaftan!
‘Spring Bee’ is a fresh, colourful springtime floral featuring an array of hand drawn flowers, busy bees and honeycomb dripping with sweet honey.
These adorable little bees would look amazing on any DIY project! From homewares to fashion garments, the ideas are endless.
‘The Simple Life’ is a detailed, imaginary village with everything you need. From a delicious bakery to a small lake with fishing boat, a children’s playground and a town fountain.
‘The Simple Life’ is perfect for kids room homewares! We think it would look amazing on a playmat or even some decorative cushions.
The possibilities are truly endless with Kathrin’s ‘Nostalgic Florals’ collection. Our ideas above are suggestions only and we hope they’ve gotten your creative wheels turning! Each of Kathrin’s designs can be found in our Fabric Shop online.
For our latest installment of The Designer Project, we’ll be featuring the work of surface pattern designer Katrina Potter from Little Black Kat creative!
Kat’s “Funky and Fruity” collection is inspired by everyday little things, happy memories and family adventures with her children. Most of which involve pets, animals and the outdoors, which you can no doubt see in her work. She is a digital artist, who loves to use bright, happy colours. Her work includes illustrations of animals, abstract shapes and florals, drawn in a style that’s quite flat, minimalistic and a little bit quirky.
What’s more fantastic is that the whole collection has been made available in our Fabric Shop online, meaning each of the designs can be printed onto any of our stock fabrics. Below we’ve shared a bit about each of the designs and the types of projects we think they’d be great for so keep reading!
‘She’ll be Apples’ is a bright, yet vintage feeling design, featuring overlapping digital apple graphics in the most wonderful shades of red and pink.
We think ‘She’ll be Apple’ would be perfect for some fun fashion accessories such as tote bags!
‘Aussie Animals’ is a bright and fun feeling design, that was inspired by family day trips to the country. The blue colour palette pairs perfectly with some of our favourite native animals such as Koalas, Kangaroos and your classic Cockatoo!
‘Aussie Animals’ is such a great print for kid’s room projects, whether it be a decorative cushion or a custom toy!
The ‘What a Galah’ print is a bright and happy design, inspired by the Galah’s you see every day in your backyard or on your afternoon walk with the dogs. We love the mix of peach pink tones with the minty green to make those Galahs pop!
‘What a Galah’ would be super cute for kids wear like a sweet little romper or leggings!
‘Fruity Possums’ features everyone’s favourite house guest, the possum! Paired with some delicious Dragon fruit, Kiwi and Passionfruit motifs! We love the colour palette of this design. The green, pink and yellow mixed together with the splash of great from the cute possums.
We think ‘Fruity Possums’ is a perfect pattern for funky fashion accessories such as bucket hats and scarves!
‘Eat Your Veggies’ makes you think of your dream veggie patch! It features a range of yummy vegetables in tones of blue and pink against a dark background (which definitely brings those veggies to life!)
‘Eat Your Veggies’ would be so perfect for homewares such as Tea Towels and Cushion Covers!
‘Look at the Bears’ features the cutest little bear motifs, paired with some adorable mushrooms! The earthy colour palette of this design makes it feel so warm and cozy; the grey-brown tones with pops of green and orange.
The cozy vibes of ‘Look at the Bears’ make it perfect for kids garments like pyjamas!
‘Arctic Animals’ is an adorable frosty print, full of sweetest arctic animals! This design features a wonderful cool toned colour palette, that gives a soft, delicate feel to the print.
We think ‘Arctic Animals’ is another design that would be great for babies and kids projects. Think baby swaddles, little beanies and blankets!
The possibilities are truly endless with Kat’s “Funky and Fruity” collection. Our ideas above are suggestions only and we hope they’ve gotten your creative wheels turning! Each of Kat’s designs can be found in our Fabric Shop online.
With a new season, brings a new featured designer of the month! We couldn’t be more excited to announce that our next featured artist of The Designer Project will be none other than the amazing Marie Schmitt!
Marie is a France born designer, who now resides in our wonderful home of Sydney! She has found the surrounding nature as a fantastic source of inspiration as is very noted in all of her creations. Her designs feature her favourite ‘models’, leaves and flowers and her way of using line work creates an elegant movement to each motif.
Marie’s ‘Natural Wonder’ collection is full of simple yet modern graphics with a natural colour palette of Taupe, Beige, Green and Stone Grey. We’re so excited to have them all available in our Fabric Shop!
Finesse is composed by elegant and thin palm leaves, inspired by nature. The fine lines of the leaves give an elegant and fascinating feel to this design, with the grey tones pair perfectly the the taupe background.
Finesse is the perfect print for some stunning homewares such as cushion covers and curtains, maybe even some tea towels!
Monstera of course features the famous Monstera leaf! The fine line work of the motif showcases the intricate holes and lines of the plants leaves and the greyscale colour palette absolutely pops against the soft sage green background.
Monstera would look amazing as some fun fashion accessories, think tote bags and zipper pouches!
Botanical is a collection of three different ‘herb’ inspired illustrations in a deep brown colour. It´s like a walk in an dream garden!
We think Botanical is perfect for homeware products such as table linen and tea towels!
Fleurs features the sweetest floral motifs and leaves, with a touch of blooming warming yellow; giving this design a feminine flair.
Fleurs is a beautiful print for any fashion garment or accessory such as scarves, skirts, dresses and blouses!
Etoiles is a poetic design composed of little imaginative stars scattered across a stone grey background. The fine lines of each hand drawn stars create a fascinating and elegant flair to this design.
We think Etoiles would work well for fashion garments like flowing dress and skirts, perhaps some pants too!
Each of the designs in Marie’s ‘Natural Wonder’ Collection is available to be printed onto any of our stock fabrics. Simple head to our Fabric Shop online, choose the design and then select the base cloth that’s right for your project!
It’s come that time again to introduce our newest featured artist of The Designer Project for the month of February! Introducing the wonderful Carly Westbye
Carly is a Canberra-based designer and founder/owner of FinBok Publishing. Her inspiration is drawn from nature, where some of her recent designs have captured some of the finer elements that are often missed on our tracks in nature. From her local nature reserves, to the coastline and mountains, places where she might be seen exploring natures contours, textures and colour palette.
Each of Carly’s stunning prints can be printed onto any of our fabrics, which means you can order custom designer fabric that’s tailored to you. Keep reading to find out more about Carly Westbye and her ‘Spring in Bloom’ Collection!
Whimsical Peach & Teal feature the Rose Quartz, Rosehip and the Zebra Finch. Both designs featuring a striking red and pink Rosehip flower and the sweetest Zebra Finch Birds. There is a choice between the soft and harmonious peach tones or the more deep and moody teal blue.
Whimsical Peach & Teal would work perfect for fashion projects such as kimonos, or silky evening wear and lingerie.
Singapore Butterfly features a subtle image of rose quarts illustrations hidden beneath an array of beautiful black and white butterflies. There is also a honeycomb pattern added to the design, giving in a delicate hint.
Singapore Butterfly would also suit fashion garments such as sarongs and shawls as well as scarves or a tote bag!
Ruby Blomst is a striking design that features bold red florals mixed with a swirl behind the soft delicate layers of the Rhododendron.
Ruby Blomst is a perfect print for activewear such as leggings!
Spring Summer Orchid (Blue, Night & Tan) features delicate orchid illustrations that come to life in three colourways. The subtle red tones in the Orchid pair well with each background, creating a new look with a unique flow across all three.
We think Spring Summer Orchid is perfect for skirts, dresses and blouses!
Iris is a beautiful design featuring the divine Iris flower. The purple colourway for this design brings a sense of warmth, joy, balance and spirituality. Think of the sweet scent on a sunny day at Floriade – Canberra’s Flower Festival!
Iris would is ideal for swimwear, dresses, blouses, or even a delicate scarf!
Koimaroo & Koimaroo Waters feature the Japanese Koi Fish, a reflection in time. The beautiful red fish pair perfectly with either the periwinkle colourway or the aqua colourway; both soft, subtle prints
Koimaroo Waters & Koimaroo are perfect for summer kaftans or sarongs, perhaps an outdoor cushion by the pool.
Flame Pea Flower is a funky retro design contains both illustrated drawings and digital illustrations of the Chorizema varium, or the Flame Pea, and sadly, this flower is listed as a threatened species (endangered) in Australia. This design embraces curves with a fun, vibrant colour for summer and is a sweet match for the Flame Pea print and Flame Pea Lines.
We think Flame Pea Flower would be amazing as a cool summer tote bag or zipper pouch! Maybe even a cute skirt or dress!
Flame Pea features the beautiful, bright Flame Pea flower. We are obsessed with this orange flower, which pairs perfectly with subtle floral motifs. This design embraces curves with a fun, vibrant colour for summer and is a sweet match for the Flame Pea Flower print and Flame Pea Lines
This amazing Flame Pea design would look great as some swimmers, activewear, or even lingerie!
Flame Pea Lines is a perfect match with the Flame Pea and Flame Pea Flower Designs. It features a digital illustration of the Flame Pea flower, coated in some wonderful stripes!
Flame Pea Lines is the perfect print for swimmers, kidswear, cushion covers, or even a beach towel!
All of our project ideas above are suggestions only as the sky’s truly the limit with Carly’s wonderful collection! Each of Carly’s designs can be found in our Fabric Shop, so head on over to be inspired for your next DIY project!
We’re super excited to announce that our next featured artist from The Designer Project will be ever so talented, Krystal-Anne Knafl from Miss Apple Designs!
Miss Apple Designs is about sorting inspiration from everyday experiences and turning them into fun designs. From chickens in classrooms to people’s gardens, each piece is digitally hand-drawn and given its own colour story. Ultimately, these designs are made to be a part of your own fashion story and hopefully inspire your fun and creative side as well!
Keep reading to find out more about Krystal-Anne Knafl and her fun loving ‘Everyday Experiences’ Collection!
Sarah’s Orchard Garden is inspired by orchard pot plants resting in the Queensland sunlight. These bright purple hues with pops of white and yellow provide layers and dimension that keep the eye flowing.
Sarah’s Orchard Garden would be the perfect print for fashion garments and accessories such as shawls and scarves!
Chickens With Hats is a playful print that is balanced out by warm, earthy tones. The Chicken motifs add such a fun element to the design and hats add a subtle layer of ‘extra’ to these adorable chickens.
We think Chicken With Hats would look amazing on some funky mens fashion garments! Think board shorts or button up shirts
Crazy Plant Lady presents various plant leaf motifs in wonderful shades of green. The contrasting pinkish maroon background really helps the plants truly be the feature of this piece.
Crazy Plant Lady is such a great print for any homeware project! Bedding, blankets and throws or even cushions as well!
Summer Salad is inspired by the beauty and colours of Australian produce. This print features a range of vegetable motifs, each in varying sizes and colours which creates a fun and colourful design. We love the combination of realism and Krystal’s own twist to the illustrations.
We think Summer Salad would work perfectly for both home and fashion projects such as tote bags or aprons!
All of our project ideas above are suggestions only as the possibilities are endless with Krystal’s funky and fun collection! Each of Krystal’s designs can be found in our Fabric Shop, so head on over to be inspired for your next DIY project!
It’s come that time again to introduce our newest feature artist in The Designer Project and we are so excited to announce that the amazing Gouri Babshet as our designer for the month of December!
We are so lucky to have Gouri’s ‘Morning Melodies’ collection available in our Fabric Shop. ‘Morning Melodies’ is inspired by the nearby creeks and wetlands that are home to beautiful chirping birds, ducks, butterflies and the air filled with fresh fragrance of the lovely meadows. This collection is made up of hand drawn detailed delicate motifs with lots of texture and calming colours with a hint of feminine and vintage vibes that are perfect for apparels, home decor and various fabric products and accessories.
Keep reading to find out more about Gouri Babshets beautiful designs!
Chirping birds is a lovely print full of little birds and stunning florals! This design has a and fresh calming colour palette of blues and pinks against a white background.
Chirping Birds would be the perfect print for kids projects such as baby swaddles and blankets and kids clothing too!
Delightful Roses – Navy features a print full of detailed hand drawn roses and butterfly motifs. We love this combo of soft pinks and dark blues with that pop of light blue!
We would love to see Delightful Roses – Navy on some lovely makeup bags and fashion accessories such as scarves and scrunchies!
Delightful Roses – Olive features a print full of detailed hand drawn roses and butterfly motifs. The peachy tones paired with the olive background and pops of navy blue pair perfectly together!
Delightful Roses – Olive would be great for fashion accessories such as tote bags and beach bags!
Morning Blooms consists of a variety of native Australian florals in a divine peach and blue colour palette. The scattered flow of the floral motifs make it such a versatile print.
We think Morning Blooms is great for both fashion and home projects, think blankets and dresses!
Ducks is the Lake is a gorgeous print featuring the sweetest little family of ducks swimming in a calm Lake. The duck motifs are so adorable and look perfect with the blue ‘lake’ background.
Ducks in the Lake would be perfect for homewares such as baby blankets and cushions!
Geometric butterflies is a blender pattern with butterfly motifs and tiny blooms arranged in geometric fashion. We are loving the peachy tones of this print!
We think Geometric Butterflies is the perfect design for accessories such as zipper pouches and makeup bags!
All of our project ideas above are suggestions only as the sky’s truly the limit with Gouri’s wonderful collection! Each of Gouri’s designs can be found in our Fabric Shop, so head on over to be inspired for your next DIY project!
It’s come that time again to introduce our newest featured artist of The Designer Project for the month of November! Introducing the lovely and amazing Nicole Spencer from Ebb & Flow Design.
Ebb & Flow creates designs that are full of florals and nature, with colour palettes drawn from the beautiful outdoors. Nicole loves to create designs that flow across the page and as you can see, she kinda has a thing for flowers!
Each of Nicole’s beautiful designs can be printed onto any of our fabrics. Keep reading to find out more about Nicole Spencer and her ‘Take Delight’ Collection!
Fresh Pickings is a combination of both paintings and elements of things picked from the garden. We love how it dances across the page and is a sweet reminder that seasons change and beautiful things await us. The blue tones of this design work so well with the floral motifs.
Fresh Pickings could work for a variety of fashion and home projects, perhaps some lovely pillowcases and napkins? Or maybe a new beach kaftan!
Sunny Days is full of wonderful summer florals, with a few hand painted elements. Inspired by summer days, fresh sunflower blooms, and the warm sunshine, it’s a fun print for the warmer days ahead.
We think Sunny Days would be such a fantastic print for homewares such as picnic rugs or tea towels, perhaps even some sweet, summer pants!
Hidden Beauty, a gorgeous print that features hand painted elements. With the florals peeking out from the foliage in this design, it reminds you not to miss the little moments of beauty hidden in the unexpected moments.
Hidden Beauty would be perfect for kids clothing such as dresses and pants or even a lovely matching pants and top for you!
Swept Away showcases soft pink leaves and petals, scattered across the design. Think the wind carrying all the freshly fallen leaves across the ground, reminding you that as one season ends, a new one begins.
Swept Away is such a versatile print! We think it would be amazing for homeware projects such as cushions, tea towels and throw blankets!
Sunshine Swirls, a sweet and simple print. It incorporates painted elements, scanned in florals as well as different textures. Full of warm, sunny colours to make you think of twirling around the yard, with a picked flower in hand.
We this Sunshine Swirls is such a wonderful design for fashion garments such as long flowing skirts and dresses.
Pick a Posy is a lovely design that incorporates small painted elements. It’s a sweet reminder of little posies, gathered rustically but little hands, small gestures of big love – joy in its simplest form.
Pick a Posy would be the perfect print for summer dresses for yourself and the kids, or even a sweet little baby swaddle!
All of our project ideas above are suggestions only as the sky’s truly the limit with Nicole’s sweet floral collection! Each of Nicole’s designs can be found in our Fabric Shop, so head on over to be inspired for your next DIY project!
We’re super excited to announce that our next featured artist from The Designer Project will be ever so talented, Meredith Simpson!
The ‘Aussie Cuties’ collection was inspired by our beautifully unique Australian native animals. Meredith feels that we are so lucky to have such wonderful creatures that are native to our home and finds them so gorgeous to draw. Created from pastel pencils and that she finds to be the perfect medium for capturing the texture and softness of animal fur.
Keep reading to find out more about Meredith Simpson and her adorable animal designs!
‘Walter Wombat’ is a fluffball full of fun. Paired with our beautiful native gum blossoms, this print is pretty and playful.
‘Walter Wombat’ would be such an adorable design for kitchen homewares and garments such as aprons!
‘Native Cuties’ is a super cute print that features four of our iconic native animals: koala, echidna, platypus and wombat. The natural colours of the animals and the green gum leaves against the bright white background make the colours shine!
We love ‘Native Cuties’ for some fun fashion accessories like tote bags or even some kidswear!
‘Keeley Koala’ is the most gorgeous green print that features the cute Keeley koala together with her favourite eucalyptus leaves!
‘Keeley Koala’ is the perfect print for sweet accessories such as pouches and bags!
‘Quinn Quokka’, this cheerful, adorable print features the always smiling Quokka! The watercolour flower detail and warm colour palette make this such a joyful print that will make you want to smile too.
We think ‘Quinn Quokka’ would be an amazing design for home and interior projects such as Cushions!
‘Titch the Tasmanian Devil’ is a celebration of all things Tasmanian! This lovely print features Titch the Tasmanian Devil together with the beautiful Tasmanian Blue Gum.
‘Titch the Tasmanian Devil’ is a super fun print that would be perfect for projects such as a DIY laptop case or homewares such as Tea Towels!
‘Native Cuties 2’ is a sweet print featuring three of our unique native animals: dingo, quokka and Tasmanian devil together with our beautiful blue gum leaves. The natural colours of the animals and the native foliage against the bright white background make the print come to life!
‘Native Cuties 2’ would work perfect for some cute fashion garments like an adorable skirt or even some kidswear!
All of our project ideas above are suggestions only as the sky’s truly the limit with Meredith’s adorable animal collection! Each of Meredith’s designs can be found in our Fabric Shop, so head on over to be inspired for your next DIY project!