Spoonflower has released the themes for its 2018 September design challenge and they are all Tea Towels for every week.
Read the press release below.
Did you know that tea towels originated in 18th-century England? We’re celebrating this classic kitchen accessory–and Marketplace favorite–with a Spoonflower tradition: tea towel design challenges! For five weeks, we’re challenging you to design a tea towel that you’d proudly put on display in your kitchen, gift to a friend or use to kick off the new year. Our friends at Roostery are helping us celebrate this Spoonflower tradition with the Special Edition Spoonflower Tea Towel.
Like previous years, all tea towel entries will automatically be previewed on a Special Edition Spoonflower Tea Towel during voting. Jump ahead to learn more about the ins and outs of formatting your entry to ensure a picture-perfect preview!
2019 Tea Towel Calendars | Results Announced September 13 We’re kicking off our month long design challenge series with a Spoonflower tradition: tea towel calendars! For this challenge, create a 2019 calendar to welcome in the new year. Get a head start with our 2019 calendar templates or create your own. Entries will be submitted at the Linen Cotton Canvas fat quarter size (27″ x 18”) but automatically previewed during voting as a Roostery x Spoonflower Special Edition Tea Towel. Submissions close September 4, 2018, 3 PM eastern daylight time. Voting begins September 6, 2018.
Retro Bar Cart Tea Towel | Results Announced September 20
Make a retro bar cart with this DIY tutorial from PMQ for Two!
We’re raising our glasses to elevated entertaining spaces in this week’s challenge inspiration. When you’re creating your design, think of what you might find you on a fully stocked bar cart. Will it inspire the perfect craft cocktail recipe, show off your love for tiki culture or give a nod to your vintage glassware collection? Whether you take your martini shaken or stirred, by the end of this week’s challenge we’ll be saying “cheers” to our winner. Entries will be submitted at the Linen Cotton Canvas fat quarter size (27″ x 18”) but automatically previewed during voting as a Roostery x Spoonflower Special Edition Tea Towel. Submissions close September 11, 2018, 3 PM eastern daylight time. Voting begins September 13, 2018. See official rules.
It’s a Punderful Life Tea Towel | Results Announced September 27
We mustache you a question, although to be honest, we’ve considered shaving it for later. Are you as eggcited about this challenge as we are? Inspired by the pun master in all of us, this week’s challenge is taking a playful turn thanks to the jokes that make us giggle. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at typography, this is the challenge for you! Entries will be submitted at the Linen Cotton Canvas fat quarter size (27″ x 18”) but automatically previewed during voting as a Roostery x Spoonflower Special Edition Tea Towel. Submissions close September 18, 2018, 3 PM eastern daylight time. Voting begins September 20, 2018.
Illustrated Animals Tea Towel | Results Announced October 4
To illuminate the creatures that share our world, create a design that evokes the concept of an animal you love. This week’s design challenge entries will be flying, swimming and even galloping their way onto Roostery tea towels and into your kitchen. Whether you’re inspired by the anatomical detail of Dürer’s Rhinoceros woodcut or want to be more expressive with your lines, now’s your chance to draw your favorite animal in a new way. Entries will be submitted at the Linen Cotton Canvas fat quarter size (27″ x 18”) but automatically previewed during voting as a Roostery x Spoonflower Special Edition Tea Towel. Submissions close September 25, 2018, 3 PM eastern daylight time. Voting begins September 27, 2018.
Recipe Tea Towel | Results Announced October 11
As a Spoonflower tradition, the recipe tea towel challenge is anticipated almost as much as the arrival of the favored dishes to the table. A family recipe can hold so much more meaning than the ingredients that make it, and it can take you back in time after just one bite. During this week’s challenge, share a recipe that you hold near and dear to your heart (and belly!). Whether it’s a Christmas classic or a potluck recipe that’s been passed down for generations, be sure to bring your appetite. Entries will be submitted at the Linen Cotton Canvas fat quarter size (27″ x 18”) but automatically previewed during voting as a Roostery x Spoonflower Special Edition Tea Towel. Submissions close October 2, 2018, 3 PM eastern daylight time. Voting begins October 4, 2018.
Spoonflower Edition Tea Towel Guidelines
In order to ensure the entirety of your design is captured in a finished Spoonflower Edition tea towel on Roostery, they’ve created a guideline that can be followed to ensure great previews and finished tea towels.
A preview of a Linen-Cotton Canvas Fat Quarter on Spoonflower measures 27″ wide x 18″ tall. A finished, hemmed, Spoonflower Edition Roostery tea towel measures 16’’ wide x 24’’ tall. Your design will be automatically rotated 90º clockwise for the Roostery tea towel preview. Following the guidelines below will ensure that your design looks beautiful as both an unfinished Fat Quarter on Spoonflower as well as a finished tea towel. Need a little help? Download the Spoonflower Edition Tea Towel template here and see our guidelines below.
Link: https://blog.spoonflower.com/2018/08/announcing-septembers-design-challenge-themes-2/
