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Tuesday, 9 April 2019

whimsical prints and patterns for upholstery and soft furnishings

This collection of prints and patterns are ocean inspired with watercolour effects on upholstery and soft furnishing textiles and fabrics available at spoonflower
Browse the collection.
Perfect for giving a new lease of life to a tired old armchair. 
Linen cotton canvas is a good weight fabrics for upholstery projects.
And if you hurry...Spoonflower have a super bulk discount.
Usually the bulk discount only applies to purchases of 20 yards or more.  But for this week only.  Bulk discount applies to purchases of just 10 yards of fabric.  You can mix and match between prints and patterns and collection to make up your 10 yards. so get creative....


Designs in the image above:









Friday, 5 April 2019

African Tribal art Print and Patterns

Textiles from my "Women of Africa- A Tapestry of Life" collection.
A collection of vibrant bold designs that tell a story.
Available in a range of fabrics for all your creative, sewing and Home decorating projects











Thursday, 4 April 2019

Linen cotton blouse "Life on the reef"


Linen cotton blouse in my textile design "Life on the Reef"

Link to Textile


Tuesday, 2 April 2019

Bedding in luxury cotton sateen

My design in a steampunk style Fine art watercolor.
Whimsical with playfulness and colour.

If you fancy sewing your own duvet covers or would like to use this design in your creative project, It is available as fabric at spoonflower 




Thursday, 28 March 2019

A Fishy little theme for Home decorating textiles

Today I thought I would collate the "Catch of the day"
This is my collection of designs on Fabric, wallpaper and gift wrap based on a fishy little theme.

Fish design print and pattern by textile artist Mimi Pinto
You can browse the designs in this collection here
or click on the individual designs to go directly to it detailed page.

Print and pattern on fabric of a shoal of fish swimming by Textile Artist Mimi Pinto

Rows of hand drawn fish skeleton and bones pattern in India ink on fabric by textile artist Mimi Pinto

Block print of fish by textiles artist Mimi Pinto

Fish pattern in a wax resist and batik style by textile artist Mimi Pinto


Need any of the designs customised get in touch.
Looking for Licensing of art work? Get in touch.




Monday, 25 March 2019

Duvet covers in a whimsical boho style

Saturday, 23 March 2019

The great British Sewing Bee

Inspired by the sewing at the great British Sewing Bee?
This is a fun design to work into your spring summer wardrobe