Vintage Millefleurs — 2nd place in Vintage Florals Spoonflower Design Challenge
I was recently reminded why I never fully finished my allover millefleurs pattern the first time I took the Repertoire course. I spent so much time drawing, choosing, assembling, rearranging… and redrawing! Even now, I sometimes wonder if it’s truly finished — or if I should still add more details, textures, or subtle shading.
Each flower began as a pencil sketch on paper, then was loosely drawn in Procreate, placed in Illustrator to test the flow and balance, and redrawn again in Procreate before being carefully traced in Illustrator for the final pattern. And, of course, not every flower made the final cut…
Sketchbook pages
My original goal was to create a millefleurs pattern inspired by the wildflowers of Quebec. Along the way, I realized that not every flower was visually interesting to draw or to repeat in a pattern — this is where the principle of five truly came into play. It’s always fun (and humbling!) to compare my very first dandelion (pissenlit) sketch with the final version that made it into the design.
The result is a soft, pastel millefleurs inspired by heirloom wildflowers — lupines, irises, daisies, buttercups, chicory, and more — scattered like a gentle field of fading memories. Quiet, romantic, and softly textured, this pattern celebrates the timeless beauty of nature.
This design is the hero print of my upcoming collection, Botanical Heirloom, which is currently in development and will soon be available for licensing. I would love to see it come to life in fabric — especially for sweet, dreamy quilting projects and vintage-inspired creations.
I’m beyond happy and deeply grateful to share that Vintage Millefleurs placed 2nd in the Spoonflower Vintage Florals Design Challenge. What a beautiful way to end the year! I’m feeling thankful, inspired, and excited for what’s next.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who took the time to vote and support my work — it truly means more than I can say. This pattern was created with so much love, care, and intention, and seeing it resonate with others is incredibly special.
