Green Acre Designs

Issue 10 - April 2026 Sharing the inspiration and insights along my surface design journey On the Path Welcome to Q2! Field Notes Pantone Colour Systems sRGB (Standard Red, Green Blue) Nix Inspiration Mel Armstrong Fabric Company Lookbooks Studio Notes 'Riverview' Release Creating the 'Considered' Lookbook The Pokolbin Artisan Meetup Final Thoughts Check Your Direction Welcome to Q2! April is the beginning of the second quarter of the year. How are you going with your 2026 goals and dreams?...

Issue 9 - March 2026 Sharing the inspiration and insights along my surface design journey On the Path A Change of Season Field Notes Free Mockups Acrylic Markers and 100-Day Art Challenge Stacie Bloomfield's Free Procreate Class Inspiration An Artist Date Showcasing The Process Studio Notes A New Collection A New Printer and Scanner Final Thoughts Consistency A Change of Season March is the beginning of my favourite time of the year - Autumn! The weather starts to cool down, the light becomes...

Issue 8 - February 2026 Sharing the inspiration and insights along my surface design journey On the Path Checking In Field Notes Illustrator Brushes Patterned Sketchbook Revival 2026 Inspiration Artist Katie Scott Revisiting Past Work Studio Notes 'Florence' 'Riverview' Fabric Collection Final Thoughts Bridging the Gap Checking In And just like that we are almost in the middle of the first quarter of 2026. I've been keeping my goals front of mind and making an effort to keep on track. I still...

Hello! My name is Alison Ashbourne and I am a sewing enthusiast and fabric designer based in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. You may remember my first collection, 'A Month of Sundays', was released in November through Phoebe Fabrics. I'm writing to share that I have two new fabric collections scheduled for release in the first half of 2026, and they are now available for preorder through Fern Textiles. 'Riverview', consists of ten original designs inspired by the happiness of camping...

Issue 7 - January 2026 Sharing the inspiration and insights along my surface design journey On the Path Welcome to 2026! Field Notes Things to Consider on Your Path to Becoming a Successful Surface Designer Sourcing Companies for Products Inspiration More Ideas to Spark Your Art 'Jesse' Colour Palette Studio Notes My New Products Mood Boards Final Thoughts Simplifying The Path Welcome to 2026! I'm so excited for the new year and I'm hoping you're filled with the same optimism. My quarterly...

Issue 6 - December 2025 Sharing the inspiration and insights along my surface design journey On the Path 2025 in Review Field Notes Getting Organised for 2026 Book - Simple Abundance - A Daybook of Comfort and Joy by Sarah Ban Breathnach Inspiration The Saz Style Free Mockups - Creatsy Official Studio Notes Made It Finally, My Fabric Collection Has Been Released Final Thoughts Thank You! 2025 in Review As another year comes to an end, I’ve been thinking about everything that has unfolded in...

Issue 5 - November 2025 Sharing the inspiration and insights along my surface design journey On the Path Home Sweet Home Field Notes File Organisation - Saving Digital Files & Using a Digital Workspace Podcast - 'Wake Me Up' - Morning Positivity Book - 'The Practice' by Seth Godin Inspiration Artist - Kate Cooke Studio Notes Working on the Road Final Thoughts Finding Your Practice Home Sweet Home We had a blast during our holiday. Eight weeks is a long time. There was so much to see and do...

Issue 4 - October 2025 Sharing the inspiration and insights along my surface design journey On the Path Inspiration Abounds Field Notes Nurturing Your Creativity Book - Crafting Modern Florals by Hanna Wendelbo World of Books Podcast - Startist Society Inspiration Artist - Hanna Wendelbo Studio Notes Planner Creation Final Thoughts Maya Angelou on Creativity Inspiration Abounds The Murray is definitely a beautiful river. So far we have found that the majority of its banks are bordered by...

Issue 3 - September 2025 Sharing the inspiration and insights along my surface design journey On the Path Messing About in Boats and Caravans Field Notes The Artist and The Designer - Why You Need to Be Both Podcast - Print Life Book - All Marketers are Liars by Seth Godin Inspiration Artist - John Henry Dearle (1860-1932) Studio Notes A New Website Final Thoughts The Importance of Solitude Messing About in Boats and Caravans Brad and I are spending the next two months travelling down the...

Issue 2 - August 2025 Sharing the inspiration and insights along my surface design journey On the Path A Holiday Reset Field Notes Skillshare Portfolio Creation Repertoire Course by Barbell Dressler Twotap Digital Art Summit Inspiration Artist - Linda Catchlove Studio Notes My First Fabric Collection Release - A Month of Sundays Final Thoughts William Morris' Secret to a Successful Pattern A Holiday Reset Brad and I celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary in July, so it was the perfect excuse...