Category Archives: REPEAT(ed)

I’ve really enjoyed following REPEATED to see what challenges the contestants are dealt and thrilled that Ellen and Madeleine asked me to come back as a guest judge.  I really valued the constructive criticism from the judges because honestly its very … Continue reading →

What a great round of designs. Congratulations to Kim! Overall, I feel as if they designers are creating sellable, usable designs. I know I would like to have a few of these in my stash! As I looked at each … Continue reading →

Hello Printed Bolt readers!  We’re already half way through the REPEAT(ed) competition – can you believe it?    It’s already getting more difficult to judge and I’m sure it won’t get any easier as we continue in this competition. Some … Continue reading →

From Madeleine… This round I saw a lot of the designers incorporating the advice and feedback from the judges in their designs and these were my favorite round of designs so far. I really loved Rebecca’s print, especially since it … Continue reading →

Kim Andersson! The judges loved her pixel dot pattern.  The fresh colors and layering technique lent itself to a fun, fresh pattern. Here’s what they had to say: Timna Tarr: I really like that this piece has a retro 30s … Continue reading →

Whose window do you want to want to look out of? Pick your favorite “Window View.” Voting closes at midnight EST on Saturday May 11th.

Firstly, I want to pass on my congratulations to Taylour for last round’s winning design and Kim for the reader’s choice award. The designs from Challenge 2 and the feedback from the judges really encouraged me to approach this challenge … Continue reading →

Hello, It’s great to be back for round three. Thank you to everyone who has sent their kind words and encouragement along the way. This challenge was an interesting one for me because I ended up viewing something I live … Continue reading →

I can’t believe it’s already the third design challenge. I feel incredibly lucky to have made it this far, and in such talented company! This was an interesting project, especially considering I just moved. I guess you could say that it gave … Continue reading →

  Here in Northern California the Sun has been shining and Spring is definitely blooming. I apologize to all of you that are still up to your armpits in Snow, but hopefully my pattern will lift your spirits and remind … Continue reading →

Hey Everyone!  I’m so thankful to be presenting my third design here today! So here it is: NASTURTIUMS!   This challenge was particularly difficult because I spend a lot of time trying not to look out my windows.  It’s not … Continue reading →

This was a strange challenge for me. I don’t really have a house/home to look out of at the moment. The room I am sleeping in was my childhood bedroom and although it doesn’t feel like my house anymore, in … Continue reading →

We are so happy that Timna Tarr is back to help judge REPEAT(ed). Timna is a professional quilting super star, and she is becoming quite the cover girl for quilting magazines. Over the last year her quilts have graced the … Continue reading →

Jessica was a super fun contender in the last round, REPEAT.  Jessica’s unique, fresh designs and colors were some of our favorites.  You can check out more of Jessica’s work at First Pancake Studios. We even got to meet Jessica … Continue reading →

Hopes and dreams and plan for the future? Oh, jeez. This is a big question. I’m still in college and the idea of my future is plenty exciting, but also pretty terrifying. I’ve gone through several different majors while in … Continue reading →

A while ago, when I was a poor university student, I tried my hand at making my own bags. I found myself scouring fabric stores for fabric that would make the perfect lining or outer fabric. It wasn’t always an … Continue reading →

I have dedicated the past four years of my life to starting an interior design career but unfortunately my graduation coincided with a downturn in the industry. Right now I am unemployed [gasp!] and still living out of boxes in my parents’ … Continue reading →