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Irish designer Paula McGloin joins us on the blog today, talking about the process of taking art from inspiration to finished product and translating the natural world to beautiful illustrations.

Paula’s cotton collection Gingerbread Bakery is in stores now.

Shirley Copperwhite is the Irish designer behind folk-art collections Birds of Paradise and Spring Birds. This month, she shares her musings on travels in Madeira, her Victorian inspiration and the joy of freeing her mind to do “cartwheels on the page”.

BeeYoutiful designer Jackie McFee returns to the Camelot Fabrics blog for her second artist feature. In case you missed it, you can read her first interview here: On the open (creative) road with Jackie McFee
As one of our longest-standing designers Jackie’s got plenty of insights into the world of fabric design. What wins us over again and again, though, is the youthful vibrancy of her personality which shines through in everything she creates. Want a dose of that spirit? Read on after the jump!

We’re excited to feature Vicky Yorke this month! This artist brings British flair to all her collections, including From London with Love, Village Life, and the brand new Urban Jungle line.

June’s feature artist is Elizabeth Silver, the designer behind Amira, Game On and most recently Mod Blocks. Elizabeth’s style is always fun, always fresh, and always on trend. Read on to dive into her creative process!