I'm going to SURTEX!!

So.. I told you had some exciting news and here it is! I'm going to be exhibiting at Surtex this May in NYC!

It's always been a dream to exhibit at Surtex and I am super excited! There's lots to plan and lots of work to be done but I've never been so excited to work hard! I'll be in Booth 250 so if you're coming to Surtex please pop in and say hello and view work or contact me via my website if you'd like to book an appointment beforehand!

Things might be a bit quieter than normal around here in the next few months while I work on lots of exciting news designs to show but I will keep you updated with my progress and some new work along the way!

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2014

New Collection - If you go down to the woods today

Today I'm giving you a little look at my new collection.. If you go down to the woods today was inspired by all the lovely natural things you notice in the autumn like mushrooms, fallen leaves, conkers, acorns and ferns.

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2013

Cases with ArtsCase

Check out this awesome video from ArtsCase showcasing my patterned cases which you can buy online here!

Sneak Peek - New Work

I've been a very busy bee lately and my creative juices have been flowing which has been fantastic! I have been creating lots of lovely new work for new licensing agreements, competitions and more!

Today I have another little sneak peek at some new work! I created these designs as possible new card designs with co-ordinating wrapping paper and would love to know what you think!

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2013

Spoonflower Contest - Garden Tools

It's been a little while since I've entered a Spoonflower contest but this week I was particularly taken by the brief to 'Celebrate the Spring by creating some fabric dedicated to gardening tools'.

I decided to go for bright floral patterned gardening tools and sweet garden signage. You can vote here.

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Sneak peek - New Collection

I've been busy working on lots of new designs recently as well as tidying up my studio and signing licensing deals *squeal* so today I thought I would share a few from one of my new collections!

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Feature Friday: Jane Farnham

Happy Friday everyone! I have some gorgeous designs to share with you today..

Our Feature Friday designer today is.. Jane Farnham

Jane tells us about herself and her work.. "Last year I graduated from the Art & business of surface pattern design e-course, which was brilliant for pushing me in the right direction of my dream job."

"I tend to use a mixture of line drawings and doodles along with computer illustration to create my work.  I take a lot of my inspiration from nature, old china and vintage fabrics and am often looking around charity shops, antique markets or our local park, taking photographs of any & everything that interest me."

"I have a Society6 shop where my designs are on prints, cushions, stationery, iPhone cases & iPad skins. I am currently looking for representation and am available for commissions and licensing.  I can be contacted via my website."

To find out more about Jane visit her website, Society6 store or Twitter.

Images copyright Jane Farnham 2013

Counting down the hours.. Kickstarter Project

My Kickstarter project to make Printed Patterned Notebooks only has a few hours remaining and ends at 7:47pm (GMT) tomorrow (Thursday 7th March).

The notebooks come in 2 sizes, A6 and A5, with 10 different patterns from 5 different collections, which can be seen below. I've always wanted to produce and sell patterned notebooks but the upfront cost has always made it impossible.

Please pledge to the project to help me achieve my dream if you can and get some lovely notebooks in return! These notebooks would make great gifts for friends and family! You can also help me by sharing this post and my Kickstarter link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/978006901/rosie-simons-patterned-notebooks as much as possible on blogs and social networks!

Do not fear if you can't get involved in the project right now, the notebooks will be for sale in my Etsy store in the coming months!

You can read my original post about my Kickstarter project here.

Thanks again to everyone who has already backed, supported and shared the project and thanks in advance for your continued help! I can't wait to order the notebooks and send them out to their new homes!

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2013

Feature Friday - Lisa Buckridge

Today's feature Friday designer is.. Lisa Buckridge

Lisa is an illustrator and surface pattern designer based in the UK. She shares her patterns on her blog called 'Posted Patterns' and also her illustrations on her illustration blog. 

Lisa tells us a little about how her surface pattern design career so far and herself as a designer..

I was given the opportunity to design my first ever repeat pattern for Peony Scarves 2 years ago and have been very lucky to be able to continue designing for them ever since. My designs are mostly about animals and birds and recently some florals that are currently in production and we are waiting for the samples of these to arrive any time soon. My scarf designs are produced by hand using silk screens so it is important that I keep them simple and clean; because of this, my way of working has evolved from traditional to digital and although I am still drawing, when it comes to surface pattern design, it tends to be on a screen rather than paper. I would describe my patterns as cute and quirky.

The texture of Lisa's line comes across gorgeously when her illustrative patterns are printed on scarves

You can buy Lisa's illustrations and patterns on products from her Society6 store!

 To find out more about Lisa visit her website, surface pattern blog, illustration blog, Society6 and Twitter

New design - Ideal Homes Wallpapered Competition

Today I am sharing a new design I created recently for the Ideal Homes Wallpapered Competition.

As the print is designed for wallpaper it works best at a large scale where you can see all the detail and texture

I'm really pleased with this design and would love to actually have it as wallpaper! I hope to have it available as wallpaper (perhaps through Spoonflower) in the future!

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2013

Feature Friday - Rachel Gresham

Today our featured designer is Rachel Gresham.

I discovered Rachel's work a few weeks back and love her use of colour and fun shapes. Her patterns and illustrations always put a smile on my face! Rachel was recently featured on Surface Pattern blog Print & Pattern, and is exhibiting at Surtex for the first time this May.

To find out more about Rachel visit her website, Etsy store, Society6 store or follow her on Twitter or Facebook.

Images copyright Rachel Gresham 2013

Feature Friday - Natalie Alexander

Today I have a real treat for you! Our feature friday designer is Natalie Alexander.

Natalie Alexander is a graphic and surface designer and fellow ABSPD graduate. When I first saw Natalie's work I was instantly drawn to her gorgeous colour palettes, fun florals and delicious use of texture.

Natalie describes her style as contemporary with a raw element, she likes her designs to have a slightly unpolished appearance and really enjoys working with bold colour palettes.

The unpolished, raw feel to Natalie's designs is one of my favourite things about them, they feel so free and passionate but lighthearted and uplifting at the same time.

To find out more visit Natalie's website, or follow her on Twitter or Facebook

Images copyright Natalie Alexander 2013