Every time we do something for the first time it is a peculiar mix of exciting ('whooop can't wait to see what people make!') and slightly terrifying ('oh *gosh*, what if no one likes it!??'). And this, launching our very first fabric design competition, was no different. However, our fears were unfounded and you guys threw yourselves into it with some serious gusto. As a result, we have been absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the sheer amount, the range of nationalities and the creativity of the entries we had pouring in. Thank you so so so much all of you for supporting our competition and entering your work!
Perhaps the only negative was that between all of the copious chocolate and lounging this weekend, we had the extremely difficult task of narrowing all of your wonderful entries down into a much smaller selection for you to vote on.
In terms of choosing the overall winner, the way it works is via our suuuuper (*ahem*) sophisticated voting system of liking the picture of your favourite design on Facebook, or, if you don't have Facebook, leaving a comment below with the name of the designer you'd like to see win. FYI the names of the designers can be found below each of the designs.
We know that you all of course will want to vote for your pals, but please also try and keep it fair and vote, led purely by your aesthetics, for the design that you would most like to see on fabric!
Right, off you go! We'll be counting up the winner on Friday 25th April at midday BST.
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By Ellen
By Melanie
By Clare
By Darnita
By Charlie
By Rosie
By Carolyn
By Kirsty
By Sally
By Victoria
Comments on this post (151)
Kirsty!
— Darsana
Charlie to win
— Barbara maw by
I like Ellen’s!
— Jessica
My vote is for Melanie – want to line a jacket with that beauty.
— Sandra-Stitch
Ellen – It would look beautiful on a top!
— Louise
Ellen.
— Paul
My vote is for Ellen. I like the contrast of colors Very intricate and lace like!
— Andrea
Ellen has my vote—elegant in simplicity and very pleasing to the eye.
— Ali H.
Sally!
— LK
I want charlie to win
— Sam
Charlie’s design is stunning, such detail and a beautiful cascading repeat, hers is truly the winning design
— Sharon Watts
I vote for Clare’s beautiful design. They are all lovely but hers evokes most the spirit of The Secret Garden.
— Shena
I vote for Clare’s beautiful design. It is the one which evokes most the spirit of The Secret Garden. They are all lovely but hers stands out.
— Shena
I can see an Armani suit with Ellen’s pattern!
— daniela
Definitely Clare. Vote Clare!
— Cecily
Like all of them but think Charlie’s should win. So fresh and intricate.
— architectbristol
Charlie’s florals are so unique, never seen anything like that before! Beautiful!
— Emily
Charlie Fantastic design
— Jill
Fantastic design
— Jill
Clare’s is my favourite and wins my vote!
— Sarah
ELLEN!!!
— Maja
All designs are very good, however drawn to Charlie’s design. Beautiful work, colour scheme and could be applied to many formats. Well done!
— Missy
Charlie stunning
— Charlotte Eva
Best by far is Charlie’s! Amazing detail, lovely choice of colours and eye catching design!
— Mel
Charlie’s design is amazing! Such an original, creative design! I would definitely buy this if it got printed, stunning. Charlie to win.
— Fi fi