A few of my textile art friends have used a digital printing service for the past couple of years called Spoonflower. They print original designs onto a variety of fabrics – from cottons, polys and silks to linen, canvas and faux suede. Lots and lots of talented designers from around the world use their service. Anyone can purchase the fabric (they also offer removable wallpaper and gift wrap) and artists get a small commission if their design is purchased. Search for your favorite things you never thought you would see on fabric!
So far I’ve done Cranes (of course), Sumo Wrestlers (what?!?), Penguins (they have a contest), Vespas (I wish I had one), and Scooters (a gift). Click on the image to get to the website with all of the designs.
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Dancing Bird Studio 
these are beautiful, darcy!
Thank you!
so, what does it say about me that the sumo wrestlers are my favorite? they are awesome.
and a more serious question: as someone completely in the dark about manual versus digital, do you create these designs on your computer or by hand first and scan in to manipulate?
Hi Debbie,
It says a lot! How are you? Happy New Year to you and the family.
I actually draw these in Adobe Illustrator.
I haven’t been doing enough visiting other wordpress friends for a while now, so I’m just seeing this January post about this fabric designing you are doing – which I just love!