Susan Bates - Designing the “Coastline” Patterns for StitchableCards
A coastline theme centers around imagery, colors, and feelings inspired by themeeting of the land and the sea. Coastal imagery for me is also associated with happy family holidays that centred around trips to the beach. With this in mind, I’ve tried to evoke a relaxed, warm, and sunny atmosphere in this set of designs. The colors of the coast are often the blues of the sea and sky, the sandy tones of the beach, and then some bright accents of coral, red and yellow; for sunsets, wild flowers and rooftops. The first design in this set shows a detailed scene of a...
Susan Bates - Designing the “Spring Fling” Patterns for StitchableCards
Photo credits for moodboard: Daffodils by Yoksel Zok, Tulips by Timo C. Dinger, Chick, and Chicks by Engin Akyurt on Unsplash. ---- With the emergence of Spring we welcome the slightly longer, warmer days and lighter evenings. Suddenly plants start to stir and we see the first buds of Spring on the ground and on the trees – colour begins to return after a seemingly long Winter! We notice the birds singing louder and earlier and animals start to emerge, busy with nesting, hatching, and growing. To me, Spring feels like a season of optimism and hope and it is with these...
Susan Bates - Designing the “Egg Hunt” Patterns for StitchableCards
Photo credits for moodboard: Painted Eggs by Aleyna Çatak, White Bunny by Janan, Daffodils by Peter Muscutt, Goose by RPM FX, and Gingham pattern by Pixeliota on Unsplash. ---- Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. It’s a time when the natural world around us starts to come back to life. Plants and animals awaken, after lying dormant during the cold winter months. Spring is a time of growth, when we see the emergence of buds on the trees and flowers starting to bloom. Easter is celebrated during Springtime and, whilst it is a religious festival, it has alsocome to represents the broader themes...
Susan Bates - Designing the “Cup of Tea” Patterns for StitchableCards
Photo credits for moodboard: Blue and White Teacup by Morgan Sessions, Teacup Overhead Shot by Debby Hudson, Vase of Flowers by Debby Hudson, Pen and Paper by Towfiqu barbhuiya, and Flowers in Envelope by Sixteen Miles Out on Unsplash. ---- One of the first things I do in the morning is put the kettle on and make myself a nice,hot cup of tea. For me, the day doesn’t truly begin until I’ve had that first sip. One of the lovely things about tea is everything that comes with it: pretty mugs, cupsand saucers, teapots, and tea infusers. And then there are the...
Susan Bates - Designing the “Holiday Magic” Patterns for StitchableCards
Photo credits for moodboard: Snowy landscape by Sonny Mauricio, Robin by Alexandra Lawrence, and Moose by Girl with red hat on Unsplash. ---- We’re currently shipping prepay orders for the Holiday Magic pattern, and all subscriber orders will be shipped by August 21st, 2025. If you’re not subscribed, the physical pattern will be available for one-time purchases on September 5th, 2025. The digital version will be available on July 5th, 2026. ---- For these designs I’ve taken inspiration from various fun elements that are associated with the festive season. Included are a Christmas tree, a robin, a cheeky little elf and...
Susan Bates - Designing the “Oceans of Love” Patterns for StitchableCards
Photo credits for moodboard: Fish by David Clode, Shell by Javardh, Whale Tail by Andrew Bain, Background by Milos Prelevic (ocean) and Chinh Le Duc (whale) on Unsplash. ---- We’re currently shipping prepay orders for the Oceans of Love pattern, and all subscriber orders will be shipped by June 21st, 2025. If you’re not subscribed, the physical pattern will be available for one-time purchases on July 5th, 2025. The digital version will be available on May 5th, 2026. ---- In my younger days I often dreamed of living by the sea; this was fueled by family holidays spent in Cornwall as...