Frequently Asked Questions
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I offer a range of digitally printed fabrics designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started with sewing or creating something bigger. Everything is printed on demand as it is needed with a short turnaround time and free shipping.
I also work with small businesses to bring custom design ideas to life as print ready artwork for fabric and other printable products.
At Ginger Kelly Studio you can learn to sew or increase your skills in a range of creative projects, learning at your own pace with classes tailored to suit you
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Choose Base Material
From basic quilting weight cotton like Petal Cotton to upholstery weight fabrics like Velvet or Denim, there's a base material to suit any project.
Read about all the different types of fabric on the Choosing Materials pages
Every order is printed on demand.
Choose a Design
Choose from the options shown in each listing
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Choose any design or colourway from Lauren's portfolio of over 2000 designs & colourways
Record the accurate Design Name/Design Number or Copy & Paste a link to the design in the provided text box on the order form when you place your order.
Sorry, I don't sell fabric printed with other artists designs (or yours) just my own!
Customize the Design
When ordering fabric via my website, designs can be printed smaller or larger scale .
They can also be turned on their side if this better suits the way you will cut out your project.
Just get in touch before you place your order to arrange any customizations that aren't already offered
Choose Amount
Order as little as a 20x20cm SWATCH, a fat quarter or fabric by the yard or by the metre
* Order more than 1 metre or 1 yard and it will print in a continuous piece
Printing usually takes 5 business days to complete. Some orders may take a few days longer.
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Instead of producing large quantities of printed materials that may have to wait years in warehouses to be sold, I print only what is needed as it’s needed. No waste, no waiting (well, not waiting for long!)
Because designs are not yet printed, you can request* the print be scaled larger or smaller, change background colours and even rotate the design so it prints in a different orientation.
*All customizations need to be specified when placing an order or arranged with me beforehand.
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Digital fabric printing is not the same as screen printing.
ANY colour is possible. There is no limit to the number of colours that can be used in a design.
However, metallic ink and white ink is not possible with the printing process used by our printers.
For most fabrics, the printing machine looks alot like a giant version of the inkjet printers you might use in your home or office. You can see a demonstration of the printing process HERE.
Techniques are always being improved so there can be slight differences in colour or fabric 'hand feel' between orders if you have placed orders on different months or years.
Due to the slubby texture of some fabrics, your yardage may contain minor printing irregularities. These are characteristic of the digital printing process on textured fabric substrates.
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Preview images shown on my website are often mockup images (not photographs). I do my best to represent prints and colours as accurately as possible on screen but as it's impossible to show EVERY combination of print colourway, fabric scale and choice of fabric substrate, be aware that your order may look different to the preview images!
Print clarity is affected by print scale and the texture of your chosen fabric substrate. If you're not confident in choosing fabrics, please reach out for advice.
I am happy to help you choose a combination of print, colourway, print scale and base material to suit your project
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The high quality fabrics produced for Thistle and Fox are custom printed on demand with no minimums which comes at a premium… however, I am able to offer discounts on many materials for my fabric VIPs and the free shipping offer is always available to all my customers.
Join my VIP mailing list for more info about discounts and bulk fabric order pricing
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Digital 'print on demand' uses a pigment printing process with the highest quality planet & people safe dyes and inks, and very little water.
Fabric prints are fully customizable and because each material is not printed until it is ordered, there's no fabric waste or warehoused fabric waiting to be sold.
The print on demand printing model is eco friendly and much more sustainable when compared to other dyeing and printing techniques used to produce the vast majority of fabrics on the textile market.
Read more about sustainability on the Spoonflower website here: https://grow.spoonflower.com/sustainability/
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. I’m here to help you, to guide the creative process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.
I’ve worked with a variety of clients in small local businesses and larger companies manufacturing overseas. Examples of my custom illustration work can be seen on my portfolio website
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You can reach me anytime via the contact page or email. I aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.