It may sound silly to say this, but as I introduce this book to you, I ask that you cast your mind back to mid-2008. There was a new website on the block and everyone I knew was clamoring for an invitation: Spoonflower. As I gazed into my crystal ball of the future, I could see the potential for this site to really gain traction and entice a whole new group of sewists to try their hand at designing their own fabric. If only they knew how. So, I rang up Stephen, the co-owner of Spoonflower, and asked him if he knew anyone who could explain the world of digital printing and fabric design to our readers. He said, yes…Kim Kight of the popular blog, True Up.
And, boy, was he right. I am beyond proud to introduce you all to the result of many months of exciting work: The Field Guide to Fabric Design by Kim Kight. Kim has developed a book that covers everything from fabric design fundamentals to step-by-step tutorials on how to create designs (both by hand and using computer software).
She teaches how to create repeats…
She explains how to develop a color palette that works together…
She reviews the basics of commonly printed fabric types…
She introduces you to the world of professional fabric design…and the best part is that each section is packed with designer roundtables where the best designers working in the industry today offer their advice and experience on a range of topics.
Even with all of this amazing content, trying to present it to you in book form without making the instructions appear dry and boring, was the challenge our Design Manager, Kristy Zacharias:
The title of Kim’s book really influenced the direction that I took the book design. When I think of a field guide, I think of a straight-forward, visual presentation that allows the reader to match terms and definitions with clearly marked images. A Field Guide to Fabric Design is full of definitions and images. The challenge for me was to present the information in a way that supported Kim’s wealth of fabric knowledge so that readers would feel inspired by the content, not overwhelmed. By keeping the design minimal and letting the wonderful fabric images speak for themselves, I think we’ve put together a true field guide for aspiring fabric designers.
From a kernel of an idea and the glimmer of a trend, Kim has created a visually exciting, information-packed guide for anyone who wants to print fabric for fun or for profit, which further reinforces our mission at Stash Books: to explore new ways to help you create unique and handmade fiber art. Kim has also launched a website in conjunction with this book where you can ask questions, share resources, gather advice, and chat. This is going to be a book you read from cover to cover…that is if you can stop yourself from running out to get the supplies you need to dive right in!
Now’s your chance to win your own copy of The Field Guide to Fabric Design! To enter, leave a comment here telling us if you’ve ever tried designing your own fabric before. The deadline is Sunday, October 23, 2011 and the winner will be contacted via email.
Increase your chances to win…enter an extra comment for each of the actions you take (or have already taken) below. Thanks in advance for spreading the word – good luck!
- Sign in to your Amazon account and hit the “like” button for this book
- Follow us on Twitter and tweet a link to this giveaway
- Make C&T Publishing one of your Flickr contacts
- Like C&T Publishing on Facebook
- Join our Creative Troupe
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342 Comments
I have never tried designing fabric before because I didn’t even know where to start, looks like this book would answer all those questions!
This is a really great idea for a book. I’ve become interested in doing my own fabrics and had no idea where to start. I love the fact that she’s created the website to go along with it, it just makes the leap smoother!
I can’t tell you how excited I am about the release of this book. I’ve been following Kim’s blog, True Up, and recently joined her Fabric Deign Forum. I have designed fabric using a silkscreen process with a repeat while in college, then sewed a dress from it. I actually had an exhibition in college where I showed three different dresses, all the fabric was designed by me…two handpainted, and the other one the silkscreen I mentioned above. I aspire to be a professional textile designer as I have so many ideas in my sketchbooks.
I went to Amazon and selected the “like” button.
C&T Publishing is is a Flickr contact of mine.
I already like C&T Publishing on Facebook and often promote the new books on my FryeStyle Facebook page.
I am a member of the Creative Troupe and a Surface Design Ambassador for C&T Publishing.
I haven’t tried designing my own fabric bacause the process of doing it right scares me.
This book would help me learn now to do it and take the fear away. Thank you for the chance to win it. Take care and God bless, Cory
I have never tried to design my own fabric, but I have wanted to.
Mary
iammaryburke @ gmail.com
I have not designed fabric before but it’s something I am very interested in reading about. I am a fabric junkie. Love the stuff! I am already a fan of True Up and I’m very excited about Kim’s book.
I liked it on Amazon!
C&T is a new contact on flickr. I didn’t realize you were over there. Cool!!
I’m a Facebook friend. : )
I have been anxiously waiting for this book!! It’s been in the back of my mind to try to design fabric, but I have never tried it. The whole process is fascinating to me. I would LOVE to win this book, but if not, I am definitely going to buy it.
I have never designed my own fabric but I find it interesting when they do it on Project Runway. I have recently started changing my pre-printed fabric with paints, etc.
I have already liked C&T Publishing
very interesting, I might have to give it a try!
Just requested membership in the Creative Troupe group. Sounds very interesting!
What a great idea! I will look forward to seeing this book whether I win one or not!
Awesome book idea! Would love to try designing fabric to match some of the new patterns bouncing around in my head. We need more fabric designed for hexagon quilts!!
I often have ideas of what I’d like to see in stores, and a book showing how to design would be great. Kathie L in Allentown
I designed fabric and gift wrap years ago for a few companies. Now I teach art to children and adults with special needs and also passengers on cruise ships. I am excited to find a book about fabric design to help teach the subject! Since I was creating fabric before the digital age, from the preview, it looks like I have lots to learn!
Wow, would I ever love this book. Spoonflower is just the coolest site, and learning how to create your own fabric is cooler yet. How to do the repeats so that the fabric prints correctly is what i need to know.
Liked on Amazon.
Liked on facebook.
Added as contact on flickr.
I’ve already liked C&T Publishing on facebook. I just bought this book – wow – so inspiring and a great way to begin to understand the mysteries of fabric design – but I’d love to see a copy in our guild library!
This book looks great! “Liked” on Amazon!
I’ve also joined the Creative Troupe!
“Like” C&T at Facebook!
Tweeted the giveaway!
I haven’t designed fabric, but do like creating “stories” on fabric. This is a wonderful book!
I have personally not tried, but have convinced a friend of mine who is an artist to give it a try. It would be nice to read about HOW to do it!
I liked it on Amazon!
I shared it on FB!
I like C&T Pub on FB! –have enjoyed patternspot.com too!!
I made C&T Pub a flickr contact just now!! Coolio!
Thanks for adding me to the Creative Troupe! whoo hoo!!
I haven’t designed any fabric….yet. But it’s something I’ve always fancied trying but to be honest I don’t really know where to start so that’s where Kim’s book would come in useful
I’ve liked the book on Amazon too.
I’m just getting started in the needlecraft arts and I had no idea you could design your own fabric. Now my creative juices are starting to flow and I can’t wait to get my hands on this book. Thanks!
I’ve painted, stamped, collographed, dyed and tried other ways to design fabric. Thanks for the opportunity to win this book.
i have never tried to design my own fabric, it’s a dream at the moment.
i already like you on facebook! of course.
I joined the CT creative troupe. but i don’t tweet……lol. this book is on my must read list.
i’ll add CT to my flickr contacts.
I have never tried designing my own fabric before. This review made me want to read the book and possibly give it a try.
In a textiles class in college we had to design a swatch of fabric. I made a stamp with a potato and stamped red and blue triangles on plain broadcloth. It was pretty simple looking, but the professor held up my swatch as an example of how to properly space graphics. To tell you the truth, I never consciously thought about it. Since I grew up with fabrics, I guess I just knew how they should be placed.
The process of fabric design fascinates me. Would love to read this book! Thanks for highlighting it on your blog!
I do remember when Spoonflower was beginning. I thought it was a great idea. . . and I would think about it. A lot has happened between then and now. I am beginning to design and make my own bags/purses; annie dolls; art dolls (pin and some go on the bags); aprons and pillows. I intend to branch out into clothing also. I am loving the creative process, but I had to have 3 years experience to get this far.
I already follow on Twitter and just LIKED on Face book. Blessings, Janet
LIKE on Facebook.
Tweeted the giveaway. Blessings, Janet
Added as a contact on Flickr
wyrick2
LIKE button on Amazon
I have designed several fabric prints in my head, just none have ended up on paper! This book is so on my wish list!
I have not actually designed any, but since the emergence of Spoonflower I have been doodling seriously and saving my pennies.
I “liked” the book on my Amazon account and also added it to my wish list.
I’ve added C&T as a contact on my Flickr account. I had no idea there was so much there!
Joined Creative Troupe
Thank you, looking forward to hearing from you.
I tweeted about the giveaway. A long time ago I made my first attempt at fabric designing – and failed only because the company that would’ve printed it – asked me to go 50/50 on cost because the economy was spinning wildly out of control! I was so bummed – but it was also tailored to a very small customer base. The next time I plan to go HUGE! Go big or go home kind of huge! I’m not sure I can wait for the giveaway to end! lol!
And just so you know – it’s against Facebook rules to use “liking” a page as part of a giveaway. (and I already have liked you guys for a long time)!!! (I just don’t want you guys to get the wrath of facebook)!
Thanks – Kerry
I liked C&T on Facebook
I would not know where to begin to design my own fabric, however it would be fun to learn!!
My only attempt at designing fabric would have been using fabric paint and various found objects to stamp on the fabric. But this looks like fun and not as messy as paint and stamps.
I’ve thought about creating my own fabric, but I just don’t know where to start.
I liked you on Facebook.
I have tried designing and then didn’t know where to go from there… this book should be a best seller=)
I am on the Creative Troupe.
I follow you on Twitter, and I retweeted this article.
I’ve designed lots of fabric, just never done anything about the designs. They are in my sketchbook, waiting for me to do something with them. Maybe this book will give me the courage to get them out and make them into something!
I joined the Creative Troupe.
I liked the book on Amazon.
As something I did in college, I’d love to check out this book!!
In college I made a yard of leaf-printed fabric for everyone in my family for Christmas–and my high school science project was using natural products like red beets and cabbage to dye fabric. But I wouldn’t say I have actually designed any fabric. I’m excited to give it a try!
I’ve never done fabric printing for fear that I’d totally stuff it up and hate what I made (a limiting factor in my crafting unfortunately!) so I’d love to have basic guidance in the form of a book like this!
I’ve emailed you about the Creative troupe too, looks fun!
…aaand I’ve liked you on Facebook. And now I’m going to stop
I’d love to try designing fabric! Sounds like this book will have great ideas to use.
I haven’t designed my own fabric, but I have done stuff, like stencils and painting it and stuff. I would really like to design fabric and have it printed by the ream. That would be AWESOME! Thanks for the chance to win this book – it is on my wish-list.
I have not tried designing fabric, it has seemed overwhelming to learn, but this book would be a great resource to start. Thanks for the giveaway!
I have yet to try designing my own fabric, but I can already tell I’ll be deeply inspired by this book!
I’ve not tried to do this before, but I’m always tempted when I’m on Spoonflower and think how easy/hard is it to do that? I bet this book is perfect for someone like me who doesn’t know how to start.
I’ve stamped my own fabric. But I haven’t done much more than that. This book looks great!
Haven’t designed my own fabric but have started to think about oh lately and have some ideas. Would love this book to forward that.
Oh I would just LOVE to read this and learn. I think designing fabric would be a blast.
Never, but if I won this book I would! I have often looked at Spoonflower and thought ‘I really should give that a try…’
Not yet, but it’s one of my goals!
I’ve never designed a whole fabric, but single patterns I have designed and printed too.
This book looks wonderful – I would like to try my hand at fabric designing, even if it is fabric for myself via the digital printing services, like Spoonflower
I’ve thought about it, but- yikes- a little overwhelming! This book looks amazing!
I have a sketchbook full of ideas for fabrics but I’ve never gone beyond that point. Maybe Kim’s book will be the push I need.
You’re now a flickr contact.
It never dawned on me that it was possible to design my own fabric. Rather exciting to think what we can do these days with our computers, right in our own homes.
I clicked on the Like button on the Amazon page.
I didn’t realize you could like books on amazon! I’ve just always added things to my wishlist. But now, liked + wishlisted.
I’m a fan of CTP on FB
I would love to try designing fabric, this book looks great – it could be a starting point for me!
You’ve been liked!
I liked C & T Publishing on FB
I made C & T a contact on flickr
I haven’t done any fabric design, but my 11 year old has made swatches on Free Swatch day on Spoonflower. I think she would like this book as much as I would.
I liked this book on Amazon
I’ve made some custom fabric for the fine art pieces in my MFA show – one being a print for a wedding dress inspired piece. I’m looking forward to seeing this book to better understand the intricacies of interlocking repetitive pattern. Author! Author!
I’ve used Spoonflower a few times and love it! This book looks like a great resource.
I “liked” this book on Amazon.
I “Liked” C&T Publishing on Facebook.
Looks like a great book…
I haven’t tried designing fabric, so would love to read this book!
C&T Publishing is now one of my contacts on Flickr
I liked this book on my Amazon!
I have thought about it, would be good to read this book!
I’ve never designed any fabric but this looks like a good book to get some tips !
I’ve added C&T Publishing ito my Flickr contacts
I have never designed fabric, but I was quite a doodler back in my school days when the lecture became boring or I had down time trapped behind my desk. I know what I like and don’t like in fabric. I might just try my hand at this one day!
I hit the LIKE button in Amazon. What a great deal on the book! Christmas gifts possibly??? My daughter would LOVE her own copy!
C&T Publishing is now a Flikr contact of mine!
I LIKE you on Facebook!
Hi! I have indeed tried designing my own fabric and have a Spoonflower account. I love it and have realized how much more I have to learn! This book sounds like the perfect way to get started on really designing well. Thanks for the opportunity!
Carol
I have ‘liked’ C&T Publishing on Facebook.
Carol
And I have now added C&T Publishing as one of my Flickr contacts!
Carol
I have ‘liked’ the book on Amazon.
Thanks!
Carol
Did once think about designing my own fabric but gave up on the idea as I couldn’t find much info on how to do it. Thank you for such a unique book.
Have just liked on Amazon
I love the True Up blog and am excited about this book! I have never even thought about designing my own fabric, but I bet it would be a lot of fun!
So inspiring!!Can’t wait to get the book:)
I haven’t tried to design my own fabric yet but hopefully after I get this book, I will dive into the process!
Congrats to Kim. I would love this book!
I have C&T Publishing as a contact on flikr. This books looks amazing.
Liked on Facebook, Oh how I can’t wait to see this book in person.
I have liked the book on Amazon! Hope I get lucky.
So excited by this book, I have tried designing and printing fabric for my own projects!
Have been pondering fabric design for a long time now. This book could be the thing that makes me take the plunge. What a great giveaway!
I have never designed my own fabric, but I do make a lot of handmade felt and am often thinking in terms of color and hue. I think this book looks amazing, a true must have!!
This book looks amazing! I have tried to design my own fabric, but only on paper, my photoshop skills are limited, but I have signed up to take part in a course for Adobe illustrator, soOoO, I am excited!
Thanks for such an awesome giveaway
I HAVE tried designing fabric before! I entered the contest run by Spoonflower and Michael Miller fabrics several months ago with a treehouse design. That was the first real try, but I also have various sketches of design ideas, and lots of “plans” for trying hand printing that haven’t yet been realized (but probably will be someday…I hope).
Thanks for the chance! Can’t wait to look at this book!
yes, i have tried textile design and am very interested in the topic. there are offer a studio class in it at moore in philadelphia this semester but couldn’t take it because it was at the same time as my patternmaking 1 class.
I’ve swooned over many designs on Spoonflower, but I haven’t tried designing my own fabric yet. This book may just change that! I love the idea, the possibility, of being able to use a design that I created in my sewing!
am a facebook friend. Love the idea of designing fabric but am a little shy to try. Hopefully this book will help with that!
Back when I was far more confident than I am now I designed and silk screened fabric. I have yet to try Spoonflower but really want to … I NEED this book. (which is why I also did all the other things you suggested
)
I have so many ideas for fabric designs but haven’t tried yet. I would love this book to give me the push that I need
I have like the book on Amazon
I’m now following Stash on Twitter
I have C&T Publishing as a contact on flikr. This books looks amazing.
Liked on Facebook, Oh how I can’t wait to see this book in person.
I’ve applied to join the Creative Troupe
I have not created ny own fabric but i have definitely put together some sketches for it. I would love to see my creations come to life !!
I’ve been a graphic designer for many years but for the last 7 I’ve been a full time mama! Now both my boys are going to school and my brain, once made of cheese, is now ready for some serious creative action… I decided to become a surface designer and have been for the last couple of months getting completely filled with information. This is definetely the book for me… I want to make it right!
I liked the book on Amazon and even put it on my wish list!
I am now following you on Twitter!
Love to know more about this subject.
I haven’t tried designing my own fabric… yet! I think Kim’s book will be great inspiration!
I “liked” this book on Amazon
And I became a Twitter follower and tweeted about the giveaway!
I’d love to have this book!!!
Since I found Spoonflower, about an year ago, I’ve been hoocked on designing fabrics, and I have so much I wanna learn to do, this books looks awesome and with really great information to make a big step up
thank you for this giveaway and the chance of having this!!!
Catru
and I follow you on Twitter now
(catrucat there)
and liked the book on Amazon
and added C&T as my flickr contact
(forgot to say, that I tweeted this giveaway too, in the prior message)
I am completely enamored with Spoonflower and an avid fan of designing every element I can control for myself. I have *attempted* creating my own fabric several times, but the rules of this sort of design elude me – I would relish the chance to get this field guide in my hot little hands!
Twittered!!
“Liked” you on Facebook!
The only attempts I’ve ever made at designing my own fabric have been limited to tie-dying!
I have done screen printing before but would love to improve my knowledge of digital techniques of fabric design.
I’ve wanted to give it a shot – to design my own fabric. I’m soo glad Kim wrote this book.
I have tried fabric design, have been to Surtex and have used Spoonflower. I am excited to read Kim’s book because I LOVE True Up and know that it will be super informational and will be the encouragement I need to get busy again doing something that I love! Thanks Kim and thanks Stash for the chance to win her book!
I have not tried designing fabric before. But I plan to try soon. There is a fabric I want and can’t find anything I like.
HELLO!
im alina!:)
This will be a tremendous help to helping me realise the wonderful world of fabric making and all!!!
i haven’t tried to design my own fabrics before, cos i didnt know how to…
I hope that you can bless me with this book!
God blessss !!!!!:)
I’ve been working through design issues the hard, by trial and error. Now I am excited to find this book. I am hoping it covers different types of software as I am a Corel user. Fingers crossed.
From two decades, from the time I was a teen, I fell asleep at night with visions of cloth and clothing designs. Eventually life got too busy and visions of dinner dishes, diapers and work pushed creative visions out of my mind. Now, as I approach my half-century birthday, I once again dream of creating fabric and clothing. One day I played a bit on Spoonflower but would not say I have actually tried designing yet……but I will.
Oh yes! I have tried to design fabric before! TRIED being the key word! I could definitely use some pointers!
This book sounds fascinating. I’ve been increasingly interested in fabric design & this book look like it’ll answer many questions. Years ago I did some batik dyeing of fabric but that’s about it.
I’ve never tried it before, but REALLY want to – I am definitely going to get this book one way or another! So glad there’s a resource out there to learn from!!
Last year a major fashion designer licensed two of my abstract art works for printing onto silk. The garments produced were big hits and shown at the major fashion shows and press.
It planted a seed in my head to actually create prints specifically for fabric and sell them myself… but if only i knew how to do so… seems theres a lot more to it than meets the eye- I would LOVE this book!
I have just liked C & T publishing on Facebook.
I had tried fabric design before, I’ve read into it a lot online and have purchased another book that came well recommended but fell short of my expectations (it was too basic for my needs, I was hoping to get a more detailed refresher on how to obscure and conceal repeats to avoid the “tile effect”).
Also “liked” on FaceBook and Amazon.
I want to adapt a pattern I created for a wedding announcement to a fabric for a quilt! I’m interested in this book to see how a pattern designed for paper could be translated to fabric.
What a great book! I would LOVE to pore over every page and learn how to design the fabrics I want – more mod boy fabrics!
I “liked” the book on Amazon.
Liked you on FB!
Added C&T as a Flickr contact!
Added to my Wishlist on Amazon
I “liked” the C&T Facebook page.
I have also followed you on Twitter and tweeted a link to this page
I joined Creative Troupe!
I have hand designed fabric using paste resists and stencils, but never used repeats or digital design. I would love this book, thank you.
I have also hit the Like button on my Amazon account
I have been seeking out an in depth guide on fabric design. I have always wanted to create my own, but I wasn’t sure how to go about this process. I’m in the process of creating my dream life, and this book could not have come at a more opportune time. Thank you!!
what a sweeeet idea for a book! I have been designing fabrics with Spoonflower for several years, and what a blast it’s been! Would love a copy of this book
I’ve been with Spoonflower since the beginning and I STILL haven’t summoned enough courage to design my own fabric. Every month that I see new, creative designs, I’m disappointed with myself for not trying. NOW I’ll get the step-by-step help to reach this goal for myself.
I majored in fiber art in college, but have not had the opportunity to pursue a career in fabric design yet. For now I’ve enjoyed posting designs to Spoonflower.
I design my own fabric and weave it by hand on a mechanized jacquard loom (see website), but I’m excited to move into print design!
I have never tried designing my own fabric before, I was told once before that I could be good at it but I never new where to begin. This book look like an amazing starting point.
Well I’ve been dabbling but it looks like this book would lead me where I fear to tread!!
I have designed my own fabric but didn’t know how o take it to the next step! This is the missing piece!
I have been making my own fabrics on Spoonflower for a while now. Learning has been hit and miss. I so wish I had this book back when I first started. I am sure there are lots of tips and tricks in there that I can use. If I don’t win it, I will just have to buy it!
I liked your book on amazon.co.uk ( and also added to my wish list
)
I sent a tweet about this giveaway
I’ve never thought of myself as a designer, but have been so intrigued by your site, that it has created a curiosity in myself, Can I do this? I believe I can.
I added C&T Publishing as a contact on flickr… everything looks amazing by the way.
I liked C&T Publishing on facebook
I have never designed my own fabric but am fascinated by it all! Can’t wait to see this book and would love a copy!
I “like” the book on Amazon – and added it to my wishlist.
I have uploaded some designs “for fun” to Spoonflower. I’m a artist and graphic designer, but the whole “repeat pattern” concept is making my brain hurt. So I’m in practice mode. Afraid to actually PRINT something. This book is must-have, next step for me. It would be wonderful to win!
I have added “Like” to C&T Publishing on Facebook and on Amazon.
I am new to Spoonflower but I am already in love! I am uploading photos of my fiber art. Thanks to Stephen’s advice I am using GIMP to manipulate the colors. After the photo is the way I want it, I get Spoonflower to print on cotton voile, then I make it into scarves. I have my scarves in a gallery in Round Top, TX. My fiber art is made by using small giblets of fabric which I place on batting, covered with tulle and free motion quilted. I could really use this book!!
Just received the email from spoonflower that my FIRST order has shipped! I am so excited. Really love the idea of this field guide.
I am so excited to get my hands on this book. I’ve never tried to design fabric before, but I’d love to try. I’m hoping to get an e-tablet for christmas this year.
Liked on Amazon!
Liked on Facebook!
I haven’t designed any, but would LOVE to. I just don’t know where to start! I have had this book on my wish list for quite some time. I would love to win and start the process!
I liked the book on Amazon
Joined the Creative Troupe!
I like C&T Publishing on FB
No I haven’t designed any fabric yet, but I have been interested in designing fabric for the last few years. The Field Guide book looks like a fantastic and resourceful book.
I “liked” the book in my Amazon account.
I’ve had loads of fun experimenting with the tools on Spoonflower to design textile patterns based on my photography… I haven’t yet taken the plunge to order yardage, but have swatches scattered all over my apartment… I’d love to have the guidance of this great-looking and -sounding book to really make some fabulous fabrics!
I’ve never designed fabric because I just don’t know where to start! I’ve been thinking about it for years though
I’ve ‘liked’ C&T Publishing on facebook.
I haven’t tried fabric design before, but I have been interested in learning. Winning this book may just be the first step!
Tweeted about it at Twitter, https://twitter.com/#!/lillybug_boutiq
Liked your page on Facebook.
THIS LOOKS AMAZING! AND YES, I HAVE DESIGNED FABRIC BEFORE, THANKS TO SPOONFLOWER!
What a fantastic looking book. Trying to design my own fabric has only been filled with inspiration freezes once I see what I am doing does not meet my expectations! I am sure a book like this would help.
Added you as a Flickr contact.
I tried to make fabric with my Dogs on it. I thought it was neat. My hubby not so much. Guess I could use some help.
I’M FOLLOWING ON TWITTER! WOOT WOOT!
I “LIKED” THE BOOK ON AMAZON!
I “LIKE” C&T PUBLISHING ON FACEBOOK.
I have tried making my own fabric, but it was HARD. I would really love this book so I could learn more about making repeating patterns and whatnot. Thanks for the chance to win!
I’ve never designed fabric before, but I have made drawings of patterns I’d like to see in fabric!
Never designed my own fabric, but I’ve definitely purchased many! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of this book.
I have made a few fabrics, but nothing I’m super psyched about. I’d love to get some tips from this book!
I’ve never designed my own fabric before, but I’m itching to give it a try! Can’t wait to get this book!
I signed up for the Creative Troupe.
I “liked” the book on Amazon!
I added C&T Publishing as a contact on Flickr.
I am a huge fan of Kim’s and an aspiring textile designer. I have designed fabrics before and printed them traditionally & digitally. This book would be a huge help to me as I develop my career!
I discovered Spoonflower just a few months ago, and I’m having a ball entering the contests. This book looks like a good reference to all the things you need to know to create fabric. I hope I win a copy!
Wow, I have not tried designing my own fabric, but I have been enjoying the Spoonflower site for a couple of months now. As a public librarian, I think this book would make a wonderful addition to the collection, as we have many who visit the library for books on quilting, sewing and other handmade projects.
I liked the book on Amazon (also added it to my wish list!).
I liked C&T Publishing on Facebook.
I keep fawning over the great designs on Spoonflower and would love to design fabric for everyone I sew for. This book looks like it would really help me get started.
I *liked* this book on Amazon
Yes, I have tried but only got as far as a few doodles on a piece of paper……maybe someday!
I would love have fabric made from my flower pounded art.
What a terriffic find! I’ve tried my hand at designing fabric for screen printing with limited success. I’d love a book like this to increase my creative potential!
This book is so great, I “liked” it on Amazon!
I have used spoonflower for fabric but I have been interested in learning how to design better. This book would be great!
facebook liked
amazon liked
Oh, and I tweeted the contest and gave props to the book on #twitter!
I have tried screenprinting fabric, and have had some success! It’s fun!
And THEN, I felt so inspired that I joined the Creative Troupe! Can’t wait to check out this book!
Liked on Facebook!
Liked on Amazon!
I have designed my own fabric before, and printed it with spoonflower. There is a serious learning curve, and I would love to have this book as a reference!
I’ve been designing fabrics, mostly with the very frustrating Paint, and printing on Spoonflower.
I’ve never been so excited about a new book! I can’t wait to devour this!
Attempting to design my first fabrics was very humbling – I’m really looking forward to learning from this book! (and then playing on Spoonflower)
I never tried to design fabric, because I didn’t dare. Have to change that!
I would love to design my own fabric but I haven’t yet. This book sounds fabulous!
OMG!!! I think this could be the book and fabric design “bible” I’ve been looking for soooooo long!!! I’ll be super happy if I win my own copy: it’ll be amazing!!!
Amazon, Twitter, Facebook…
It’s great that all the info will be in one place. Spoonflower. maybe this year’s calendar design will way better!
Now I’m following you on twitter ^_^
@PastisserieIdees
…and on Facebook
I added you to my Flickr contacts too (La Pâtisserie des Idées by MaJo_BV).
I LIKE the wonderful and desired book on Amazon, too
I’ve also sent all the info requiered to become one of your troopers. I would love that!!!
This book looks so inspiring! I have tried a little bit of fabric design using fabric paints, lino cuts, printing digital images from the computer and rust dying. I recently had my first experience with Spoonflower – I used their software to manipulate a photo I’d taken of a shocking pink dahlia in my garden. I was thrilled with the abstract result. I would love this book!
I have tried some designs on Spoonflower (http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/cheeseandchutney?filter_action=collection&info_action=&nav_action=all&shop_selection=all_collection&sub_action=new_profile). I have wanted to design fabric since I was a kid. What I really would like to learn is how to construct repeats beyond basic repeats, mirrors and half drops. I was looking at this book recently and think it would definitely help me with the next steps. I’d also like to learn more about computer assisted design. Please pick me!
yes I have tried, by freehand painting an allover print on white (ended up a disaster…,but still made a pillowcase, haha)
What a fabulous book – will definitely be buying a few of these for presents. I haven’t designed fabric before apart from a bit of screen printing for a student art project. I’ve been tempted to give Spoonflower a go and this looks like the perfect roadmap for a novice like me. Congratulations and many thanks to Kim Kight
What a beautiful book! I’ve tried to design my own fabric, have great ideas, but get lost in the process, unfortunately!
@stitchlily on twitter!
when I was little I drew a lot and I would always ruin my pictures by trying to draw too much detail in the clothes and give them complicated fabric patterns. Recently I have drawn a few simpler motifs but I don’t really know how to make them into good patterns, so I really hope I get this book!
I followed and tweeted on Twitter.
I liked on facebook.
I liked on Amazon.
I designed repeats and uniques as a BFA major at university. It was work intensive. This looks much more streamlined. Looking forward to trying everything!
Really great to have a book on fabric design, congrats! I never tried it myself but definitely will once I know how.
I have designed fabric before but would like to improve my skills.
Followed and tweeted the link. Thanks.
Liked the book on Amazon.
Sounds like a great book! I actually got my start designing fabric on Spoonflower, and highly recommend it!
WOw! I’m sOOOO fond of fabric that I’m landing on your blog!!!! my love of fabrics and my dream to create some someday makes me arriving to you!!!! I’m from France! I hope you will understand me! I would love to have a chance to win this wonderful book!thank you so much and congrats to Kim Kight!
I have been wanting to create a design on Spoonflower but haven’t known quite how to get started–I look forward to reading this fabulous guide. Thank you.
I have never tried to design fabric myself but it is something my best friend has played around with. If I won I would give the book to her!
I would really love to be taught how to design a fabric the professional way. In the past, whilst at college, I learnt a lot about design, digital media and illustration, so have attempted to put all this information together in order to make my own textile designs. I think that having this book would be excellent for up to date advice and a good starting point for new designs.
Would love to design fabric for a real digital printer instead of having to print it myself. I’ve done a couple for Roman shades & a quilt in the past, hand silk screening the pattern. I actually have something I want to finish up for a Spoonflower print, but getting it done needs a jump start! Maybe this book would do it?!
Oooo – I’ve had this book on my Amazon wish list for months already! I’ve created some seamless web backgrounds, but I haven’t done any fabric yet. Somehow it seems so much easier when resolution and color aren’t as important as they would be if I was going to print!
I have designed fabric with a simple little sketch of a penguin and some ornaments straight out of photoshop, in alternating colors. Would love to learn to do something more elaborate.
I “liked” on Amazon.com. (Didn’t know you could do that!)
I followed and tweeted on Twitter
I “liked” on FB
It’s done! C&T Publishing is now one of my flickr contacts.
And yes, I’ve already tried designing my own fabric.
If you want, you can see some of my results in my flickr fotostream.
posted on Fb & liked on amazon! thanks for the giveaway. looks great.
xx
oh & oops…yes. i design my own fabric with spoonflower. dolls too. http://www.sophieandlili.com
I’ve liked it on amazon. Looks very interesting and I think this would be very useful for designing your own fabric.
Love True Up and Spoonflower. I’ve had intentions of designing fabric but just haven’t gotten around to it yet.
I have never tried before because I didn’t know how to even begin, but I would love to give it a whirl!
I liked the book on Amazon!
That’s exactly what I am looking for this book would fit my needs! I’m a creative deaf person how to design but I need to find the right tools to start with my design. Thank you for this offering a great book!
I’ve been dabbling in fabric design via Spoonflower for the last few weeks. I feel like I’m getting the hang of things (making repeats, matching colors etc.) But I also feel like I’m doing a lot of inventing as I go along. It would be nice to have a “field guide” to direct me and to learn from as I delve into different fabric genres.
I’ve liked you on Amazon and FB and I look forward to your photo stream i flikr. I also look forward to my next paycheck when I can buy this book!
I have designed a bunch of different fabrics on Spoonflower – so much fun! http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/robyriker
I liked the book on Amazon…
…liked your Facebook page…
…and made you one of my Flickr contacts!
I keep looking at Spoonflower, but I’m a bit intimidated, even after taking a class on fabric design in college. This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for.
and I just liked and put the book on my Amazon list!
and ‘liked’ the facebook page!
we did some fabric design with block prints in high school art (40 years ago). it was a lot of fun, and i’d really like to start doing more fabric design now that i have a little more “free time”.
I have designed many pieces of fabric, BUT there is always something new to learn. I would love to look through this book.
I have never had the awesome opportunity to design my own fabric but am dying to do so!!!!
I haven’t tried designing my own fabric yet but have been itching to give it a try. It is so great that this book puts so much helpful information in one place.
I am an illustrator who discovered Spoonflower and have been trying to teach myself fabric design. I need help and I reckon this wonderful book would teach me so much more than I can do myself.
I tried to design my own fabrics. This book will help me …
I have really enjoyed trying my hand at fabric design by using both Spoonflower and screen-printing yardage myself. It’s almost like art, graphic design and and geometry all wrapped up in one!
Many, many years ago I tried my hand at printing fabric. I still have these beautiful Indian wood block prints!
I design on spoonflower & have done some screenprinting, blockprinting, etc at Art College many years ago. There is still alot of the rocess I know very little about, though, and I’m sure this book would be a step in the right direction. Thanks for the opportunity.
The book looks sooooo good. I tried designing with Spoonflower but couldn’t make the images flow, so the pattern looked choppy. I have also tried printing with stamps and stencils, but same issue again.
I will put this book on my amazon wishlist too in case I don’t win it here!
I just “liked” the book on amazon.ca
this book looks perfect for exactly how to start…i have some ideas I love to see in print but haven’t really figured out how to get there!
I “liked” it on Amazon!
this looks really great. have started some fabric design but have lots to learn
this book looks great, I studied textiles years ago, but digital printing technology has turned everything upside down, so many more possibilities!
I need this book. I am totally clueless about the process and I need to know!!
I’ve never tried to design my own, but I’m itching to give it a go. I have so many, many ideas brewing.
I’ve “Liked” the book on Amazon
I’ve made C&T a Flickr contact under my Flickr name of MaddyMaze Studio
I’ve “liked” C&T on Facebook under my name Angie Hofmann. Thanks!
This book is amazing! I really want to design my own line.
I’ve sent my new member request to the creative troupe!
I’ve liked the book on Amazon!
This is one book I’ve been impatiently waiting for…
I’ve never tried designing before! Not enough confidence though I’d love to have a go!
I’m a CT member!
I have fantasized a lot about fabric lines I would design, but I have never put pencil to paper. I have a basic understanding of repeats and what-not, but I don’t feel confident enough to try my hand at it. This book will change that!
I have never tried to design fabric but this book looks like a wonderful place to start if I ever seriously consider it. Also “liked’ on Amazon! Thank you for the giveaway!
Can’t wait to get my hands on this book! Love C&T Publishing. I’m looking forward to taking my printing to the next level.
I am actually trying out some drawings right now. I was inspired by some local scenery and thought I’d give it a try! Looking forward to this book!
What a wonderful giveaway! I was waiting for this book for ages. It is one of my “must have”.
I have never tried to design my own fabric (because I don’t know how), but I was thinking about lately. I’ve a lot of ideas and for that reason I think this book will help me a lot.
Thank you so much for this chance to win
Added C&T Publishing as a contact on my Flickr
I joined the Creative Troupe
Liked on Facebook
I have never tried designing fabric before…but recently I’ve been hit with a sudden realisation that I’ll be graduating from college soon and I have no idea what I want to do. I thought about it for a few days and to be a fabric designer was #1 in my mind. I have always loved fabrics and a few years ago when I got a sewing machine, I went crazy buying fabric! I must have spent most of my money on fabric >:)
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