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Print and Pattern

Erin in Uppercase Magazine

May 13, 2019

Have you checked out Uppercase Magazine‘s latest issue? It’s their surface pattern design guide, and between 100+ pages of pattern inspiration, you’ll find a little profile on me and my retail shop in San Diego!

As a long-time fan and subscriber of Uppercase, I am thrilled to be featured among so many talented designers and artists. If you love pattern as much as I do, pick up a copy of issue 41 while you can!

Erin Dollar in Uppercase Magazine's surface pattern design guide

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Print and Pattern Tagged With: pattern, press

January Inspiration

January 25, 2018

Black and white bedroom decor - Cotton & Flax inspirationSo inspired by the gorgeous black and white decor in Lauren Memarian‘s home. Her ability to keep her plants healthy is admirable, too. As if I weren’t already in love, I spy a Cotton & Flax Zig Zag pillow on her bed!

A few other things that sparked my imagination this month:

Loved seeing the NY Times feature Justina’s recipe for a feel good home.

Are you doing any spring cleaning? Ashley from The Gold Hive KonMari-ed her closet, and shared the process on Instagram Live.

Listening to Jessica’s Marbury Mix in the studio as we speak.

Really transfixed by the connections between quilters and abstract expressionists! If you live in NYC, I’d recommend going to see this show before it closes this weekend!

Picked up a copy of The Secret Lives of Color at the library, going to dive in this weekend!

 

Filed Under: #patternathome, Inspiration, Print and Pattern

DIY Wallets made with Arroyo

December 8, 2017

DIY fabric wallet - made with Arroyo fabricAnna Graham of Noodlehead just released a new minimalist wallet sewing pattern in her shop, and she used some Arroyo fabrics for her sample projects! This is totally inspiring — I love seeing how you use Arroyo in your creative projects….

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Filed Under: Collaborations, DIY, Print and Pattern Tagged With: Arroyo Fabric, fabric, made with Arroyo

Arroyo fabrics now available in stores!

July 27, 2017

Arroyo fabric from Erin Dollar

I’m excited to see that Arroyo, my first fabric collection for Robert Kaufman fabrics, is beginning to appear in select fabric stores! So far I’ve gotten word from about a dozen shops directly that the fabric is in stock, including Bolt Fabrics in Portland, Oregon; Bijou Lovely in Iron Mountain, Michigan; and Fabric Bubb (online only).

I’ve created a partial list of stockists carrying Arroyo fabrics, and new shops will be added regularly. If you have a favorite fabric store in your area, stop by or give them a call to find out if they’re carrying Arroyo in their shop!

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, DIY, Print and Pattern Tagged With: fabric, fabric store, made with Arroyo, online fabric store

Pattern Play on Instagram and Periscope

February 16, 2016

A video posted by Erin Dollar (@cottonandflax) on Feb 15, 2016 at 11:14am PST

I’ve been working diligently to grow my pattern portfolio lately, and sharing the process over on Instagram and Periscope! I joined Periscope recently, and while the thought of doing live broadcasts made me nervous at first, the encouragement I got from the folks who’ve tuned in so far has been really great.

I hope to spend some time each week broadcasting a live pattern sketching session on Periscope, and sharing a condensed version over on Instagram. If you want to get a peek into my sketchbook, or watch live as I create new patterns, follow me over on Periscope! Thanks so much to all of you who’ve been tuning in already — your kind comments and hearts make me smile.

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Print and Pattern

Patterned Valentine’s Day Printable

February 10, 2016

Free valentine box printable from Cotton & Flax

Just like Leslie Knope, I’ve been scheming ideas for small gifts to give my favorite ladies for Galentine’s Day! These little treat boxes should do the trick.

Valentine box - free printable from Cotton & Flax

After creating some fun gift wrap for Design Love Fest over the holidays, I’ve been hoping to do more free printables, and I finally got a moment to work on a sweet little project with my friend Emma Trithart! I created a special version of my dense dash pattern in a dusty rose quartz color, and Emma contributed her lovely hand-lettering to fit on this little printable gift box.

valentine box - free printable from Cotton & Flax

Download the patterned box template, and then cut, fold, and fill with your favorite candy or small surprise!

Free valentine box printable from Cotton & Flax

Filed Under: DIY, Free Downloads, Print and Pattern Tagged With: holiday, printable, valentines day

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