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By Linda Farmer, CZT
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Here are some suggestions on how to use this site. If you are new to Zentangle®, I suggest you visit this page first to get an idea of the focus of TanglePatterns.
Here’s another resource that’s handy for newcomers — Exploring TanglePatterns. Be sure to check out the rest of the pages on the menu at the very top of every page — there’s a wealth of information there you’ll want to see. Also, don’t miss the TUTORIALS tab on the pink alphabetic tangles menu bar.
Recently I’ve added a new FAQ page on the “About” menu that may answer any other questions you might have.
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By Linda Farmer, CZT  Today’s new tangle pattern is from one of my CZT VII classmates, Vikki Howard. Vikki is from a suburb of Cleveland, North Ridgeville OH and Raffz is her first tangle on the site.
Vikki writes that Raffz was initially inspired by a wallpaper border design.
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By Linda Farmer, CZT  Today’s cool Acrosstick tangle is from Brockport, NY CZT Ed Gucker and it’s his first on the site.
If you’ve been with me for a while you’ll know I usually start the week off with a super easy tangle pattern. I’m not sure Acrosstick can be called super easy, but it is not a difficult tangle to draw. The challenge is in Step 1, getting the squares square and evenly spaced to allow for the remaining elements of the tangle to be added.
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By Linda Farmer, CZT 
This String is shared by tangler Sandra Schubert for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!
Continue reading: TanglePatterns String 145
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure. And exploring the creative possibilities of the tangle-enhancing technique of the aura.
Continue reading: Tangle Refresher 97
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
Online instructions for drawing CZT® Lynn Mead’s Zentangle® pattern: Phroz. And a very Happy Chinese New Year!
Continue reading: How to draw PHROZ
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
Online instructions for drawing Marieke van Nimwegen’s Zentangle® pattern: Kozy.
Continue reading: How to draw KOZY
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
This String is shared by CZT Angela Werner for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!
Continue reading: TanglePatterns String 144
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
Online instructions for drawing CZT Hsin-Ya Hsu’s Zentangle® pattern: Lolo.
Continue reading: How to draw LOLO
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
Links to online instructions for drawing Helen Williams’s Zentangle® pattern: Heart Box. Includes a video tutorial by Julie Fei-Fan Balzer on how to make an “Explosion” Valentine’s Day card.
Continue reading: How to draw HEART BOX
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
Links to online instructions for drawing Helen Williams’s Zentangle® pattern: Heartfully.
Continue reading: How to draw HEARTFULLY
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
This String is shared by tangler Beth Snoderly for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!
Continue reading: TanglePatterns String 143
By Linda Farmer, CZT
Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure. And inspiring testimonials shared about the not-so-obvious benefits of the Zentangle Method.
Continue reading: Tangle Refresher 96
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
Online instructions for drawing Linda Dawson’s Zentangle® pattern: Ozzie.
Continue reading: How to draw OZZIE
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
Online instructions for drawing CZT® Hsin-Ya Hsu’s Zentangle® pattern: Chuchu.
Continue reading: How to draw CHUCHU
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
This String is shared by CZT Jane Dickinson for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!
Continue reading: TanglePatterns String 142
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
Online instructions for drawing Jan Steinle’s Zentangle® pattern: Boze.
Continue reading: How to draw BOZE
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
Links to online instructions for drawing Annette Plaga-Lodde’s Zentangle® pattern: Neit-Lite.
Continue reading: How to draw NEIT-LITE
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
Online instructions for drawing CZT® Lianne Woods’s Zentangle® pattern: Arcodos. And a very Happy Australia Day to all our Aussie tangling friends!
Continue reading: How to draw ARCODOS
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
This String is shared by tangler Judi Palumbo for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!
Continue reading: TanglePatterns String 141
By Linda Farmer, CZT
Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure. Today we’re seeking your input for a fellow tangler asking for advice about what to do if you get stuck completing a Zentangle®. Includes tips from Rick and Maria.
Continue reading: Tangle Refresher 95
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
Online instructions for drawing Judy Murphy’s Zentangle® pattern: Jumu.
Continue reading: How to draw JUMU
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
Online instructions for drawing Jenny Lundak’s Zentangle® pattern: Sutygal.
Continue reading: How to draw SUTYGAL
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
This String is shared by tangler Sabrina Croft for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!
Continue reading: TanglePatterns String 140
By Linda Farmer, CZT 
Online instructions for drawing CZT® Kathy Barringer’s Zentangle® pattern: Antique.
Continue reading: How to draw ANTIQUE
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