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How to Export Patterns from Photoshop for Scale (Sizes) for Spoonflower
This video shows you my process for making different scaled versions (sizes) of the pattern I created in Photoshop. The reason we do this is
This Week on the Podcast

How to Export Patterns from Photoshop for Scale (Sizes) for Spoonflower
This video shows you my process for making different scaled versions (sizes) of the pattern I created in Photoshop. The reason we do this is
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How to Export Patterns from Photoshop for Scale (Sizes) for Spoonflower
This video shows you my process for making different scaled versions (sizes) of the pattern I created in Photoshop. The reason we do this is

Three Ways to Use SMART OBJECTS for Patterns in Photoshop
This episode is all about how I use Smart Objects in Photoshop when I am making my patterns. In this episode I break down when

Making the Cucumbers: The Process from Cut to Scan
Here’s what I want to know from you. Do you struggle with making things if you don’t know how they are going to be used?

ReUse First: Making Scrap Paper Pads
This is a quick video on making paper pads with three resources that you have around your office. I know we are designers, artists, writers,

Analyze Fabric & Teacup Process
Do you have a favorite old quilt? I have a lot of quilts. Both of my grandmothers quilted and my friend Debbie Mock taught me

Hurdles: Pushing Through (Making & Uploading the First Patterns)
How often do you get in your own way? Is it because you don’t know all you need to get the thing done? Or is it that you are fighting perfectionism? Or maybe something else, perhaps fear of success?