My handmade picks for September ✔️

Check out this trending pattern »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» [Spoonflower]( [Fabric]( [Wallpaper]( [Living & Decor]( [Dining]( [Bedding]( [Checkerboard Designs]( [Alexa's author profile ]( "You’ve likely seen it adorning coffee mugs, cell phone cases, tote bags, jackets and more over the last year. It's bold, it’s surprisingly calming, it’s classic: it’s the checkerboard pattern! This month’s Maker Spotlight is dedicated to the trend that infiltrating our wardrobes, our living areas, and our social media feeds." - Alexa Terry Wilde Spoonflower Maker Community Manager Featured Maker [Checkerboard bags and yarn]( Bold pops of color are the key to the checkerboard trend's revitalization. I can’t stop staring at these candy-colored bags from Spoonflower Maker Erika of [Paisley and Gold Sewing](. Erika makes project bags for fiber artists. This collection, in particular, features designs from Spoonflower artist [Camila Prints](. Having already sold through the first limited-edition batch of these bags, Erika plans to release another small batch very soon - be sure to [snag one while you can]( What I'm Loving This Month • No checkerboard list would be complete without a nod to the original checkerboard shoe: Vans. While our team has many variations on these, I personally love this [stacked take on the classic black & white slip-ons](. • Our good friends at The House That Lars Built launched their [Spoonflower shop]( this year, with a plethora of checkerboard designs for you to choose from for your next DIY project! Need some inspiration? How about a practical [handkerchief]( or a ruffled [dress]( You can even [deck out your cell phone]( – no crafting required. • For even more me-made checkerboard inspiration, Sue-Ching Lascelles’ feed is always a treasure trove. Bonus points for the most creative use of fabric scraps and old pieces of clothing in [this “kaleidoscopic dream” piece](. • Looking for a way to incorporate checkerboard into your decor? You can take a cue from style icon [Michelle Norris]( who uses our Peel and Stick wallpaper to [deck out her dining room.]( • I’d be terribly remiss if I didn’t link to at least one quilt in this list. After all, quilters have been fans of a good checkerboard pattern for decades! I love seeing Kitty Badhands turn old quilts into beautiful pieces of [wearable art](. • How about including the design trend in your morning coffee routine? [This checkerboard mug]( from Ellison Branch should do the trick. In Case You Missed It... [Trending Checks]( Checks Curated by Our Merchandising Manager [Reveal the Picks]( [The Latest Gen Z Trends in Fashion and Design]( The Latest Gen Z Trends in Fashion and Design [Check It Out]( [Outdoor Tablescape]( Create a Stunning Outdoor Dining Tablescape [Fall for Color]( Featured Designs:[Multicolored Checkerboard]( by [farreystudio]( [Summer 2022 collection]( by [camilaprints]( [Checker Floral]( by [kimsa]( [Roller Rink Checkerboard]( by [louisemargaret]( [Red and Lilac Stripe]( and [Lilac Solid]( by [thehousethatlarsbuilt]( Fabric Wallpaper Living & Decor Dining Bedding [SHOP SPOONFLOWER]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Tiktok]( [Youtube]( [Ask Us a Question]( © 2022 Spoonflower, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3871 S. Alston Avenue, Durham, NC, 27713 [Manage Email Preferences]( or [Unsubscribe]( [View online](