new format cards

I've been selling this small range of square 'Domestic Bliss' cards for the last year and although they are totally lovely I really felt that they perhaps lacked something. 

Perhaps they were just too small and being overlooked? 

My most recent Cornish Cottage cards are all printed at a slightly larger size, 15 x 15cm (6" x 6") and look great, you can see the stitched details beautifully as well as having more space inside for your thoughts and wishes. 

With this new range of square cards printed at a larger size I felt that this little lot could have a Gok Wan style make over and would benefit from a new look. So here they are, all shiny and new!

 The Domestic Bliss range

 5 designs

Compare and contrast!

I'd love to hear what you think about their new look. Why not have a look up close at www.textileillustration.co.uk 

Happy Stitching

Cat x

one or two things

Firstly, the double trouble commission is coming along nicely and i'm really pleased with how they are both taking shape, in fact i've very nearly finished, just the few final touches tomorrow and I should be there.

In the meantime I thought you might like to know that during advent i'm having a little giveaway over on my website. With every order placed during December I'm giving away one of my little cupcake or birdie brooches as a small thank you to all my customers and followers through out this past year.

It's something new, but something nice I can do for you!
Happy Stitching this weekend
Cat x

winter warmers

Recently I have been doing a bit of housekeeping on my website. I have to admit it has been rather neglected in recent months, but as Christmas approaches I wanted to tidy it up for any visitors that may pop by. This leads me onto my Christmas grotto on the site, somewhere all those Christmas themed cards, patterns and brooches can live in harmony with each other.

I am delighted that after a month or so of work on my Christmas designs that they have been printed and were delivered to the studio last Friday. Possibly for about a hour I was more excited that they were delivered rather than having collect them, which would have involved trekking across the County in my car during half term week. So a big thank you to Mr Printer for making that happen.

The designs were inspired by Scandinavian winters and Christmas decorations and I include them below.

                                                    Starry Night, C.Rowe 2011

                                                 Peaceful Wishes, C Rowe 2011

Both designs are available to buy on my webiste in packs of 10, (5 of each design) so have a look here if you're interested.

My next step is to keep tidying up the site, there's still lots more to do, I want to add several new products including new patterns, brooches and kits. Remove any dull bits and replace with sparkly fresh text so visitors always have something interesting to read. 

Thanks for stopping by and happy Autumn to you all.

Cat x

just the card

My creative endeavour this week which i'm sharing with all those amazing folk at kootoyoo, has been involved in the making of my next range of occasion cards for the fantastic card company Art Press, who are truely eccentric about art! I've been designing for them for the last year and it has been a really wonderful experince and I feel very lucky to work with them.

Busy Baby Days (c) Rowe 2010

I feel like i've climbed another mountain today and i've actually added the beautiful Occasion cards that i've designed to my website.

Tiny Pitta Patta (c) C. Rowe 2010

I've designed and am in the middle of making the next range right now, but felt so excited about the one's that have already been published I wanted to share the moment!
I promise to post more photographs of my current work, but you know how it is when your camera is in another place in the house to you, you've a freah mug of coffee to hand and your chair is really too comfy to leave!

appliqué patterns

I'm delighted that at last I can announced that I've got going, done some work, and have finally listed my collection of applique patterns. The whole collection of five designs are all influenced and inspired by Cornwall, the coastline, it's seaside and it's countryside lifestyle.
Also included in the range are two gorgeous interior views, one with vases of hedgerow flowers and the other of afternoon tea with cake! There's nothing quite like a good cup of tea and a slice of chocolate cake with sprinkles!
All the patterns can be found and purchased through my website: www.textileillustration.co.uk


The next addition to the webshop will be the lovely Applique Kits which all come come packaged up beautifully in glass kilner jars. They all look too nice to open and use, more like sweeties in a jar than fabric.

christmas card designs 2010

My Christmas cards have finally arrived, Yipee!

I'm delighted with the way the two designs have turned out. The first is a rather cheeky chappie, a robin sat ontop of his own watering can waiting for the snow to arrive. The second is a delightful stocking stuffed full of parcels, ready to be opened on Christmas morning.

I absolutely love Christmas, spent with family and friends and enjoying mulled wine in front of a roaring fire and these two pictures, made in my usual style with tiny pieces of fabric stitched together, remind of all those things.

Now for the sales bit! The cards are available to buy from my website in packs of ten cards, five of each design or as single cards. I hope that if you do buy a pack you'll enjoy sending them to friends and family as much as I have enjoyed making them.

going live

My website is now offically online!

Bunting in the Harbour (c) C.Rowe 2009

I'm probably more nervous about this than I should be. There were no big bangs, champagne corks or party poppers. The site's looking great and I'm now really pleased with how it looks and can't wait to keep it updated with new textile illustrations, art works, cards, postcards, prints and brooches.