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New Spoonflower Chicken Designs & a Retro Shenanigans’ in the Air
Some days the creativity hits like a warm Tennessee breeze, and today’s new design is exactly that. I’ve been working on a fresh pattern in the porch studio — something soft, cozy, and full of that Achy Artist charm.
This one started with a simple idea and turned into a full repeatable pattern that’s now live on my shops. If you love gentle colors, porch‑life textures, and a little Southern sweetness, this design is for you.
And while I was in that creative groove, I also added five brand‑new chicken designs to my Spoonflower shop — each one full of personality, porch mischief, and farmhouse charm. From pampered spa chickens to backyard garden shenanigans — and yes, even those retro hens struttin’ their stuff — this collection is ready to brighten your day.
🌸 Where to find everything
Fresh pattern: Redbubble • Zazzle • www.theachyartist.com
Chicken collection: Spoonflower (exclusive)
Instagram: @TheAchyArtist Facebook: The Achy Artist Pinterest: The Achy Artist
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Leftover Thanksgiving & Vintage Florals
🍂 Leftover Thanksgiving & Vintage Florals
This year’s Leftover Thanksgiving came with a twist — two turkeys, too many potatoes, and plenty of laughter. Martin showed up with a 24‑pound bird stuffed with lemons (yes, lemons!), 20 pounds of mashed potatoes, and a “unique” stuffing recipe. Meanwhile, our table was already full of the feast we’d prepared. Collin walked in first, cheerfully calling me “Mom,” and our friends were stunned, thinking Martin had changed so much — only to realize it was Collin instead.
Even with the mix‑ups, late arrivals, and unusual stuffing, the night was porch‑perfect: full plates, full hearts, and stories we’ll retell for years. That’s the beauty of traditions — they grow, shift, and surprise us, but they always bring us together.
And speaking of traditions, I’m excited to share my entry in Spoonflower’s Vintage Florals Design Challenge. Voting is open now through December 9, and I’d love your support. My design celebrates timeless blooms with a touch of Southern charm — the kind of florals that feel right at home on a porch quilt or a cozy holiday table.
👉 Vote for my Vintage Florals design here
👉 Share the link (https://bit.ly/vintagefloralsvote) with friends who love art, fabric, and porch‑storiesThank you for cheering me on — whether it’s at the Thanksgiving table or in the Spoonflower gallery, your support means the world. 🌸
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The Charm of Hand-Painted Roses
I love painting roses. For years, I painted them on anything that would sit still — furniture, flower pots, even stray scraps of wood. My husband used to tease me, saying he feared I’d paint him if he napped too long. He joked that he might wake up covered in roses!
At Christmastime, I paint ornaments with hand-painted roses and give them to friends and family. One year, I gave my best friend a rose-covered ornament. She looked at it and asked, “Where’d you get the sticker?” That’s when I realized I’d gotten too good at it — so perfect, it looked machine-made!
Since then, I’ve focused on making my roses look more hand-painted and less like something printed off a factory line. I lean into the charm of imperfection, hoping folks notice the brushstrokes instead of mistaking them for stickers. That’s the heart of it — soulful roses, painted by hand.