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RANDOM SELECTOR

Use this Random Tangle Selector with your TanglePatterns.com TANGLE GUIDE to help you select tangles. See Pages 7 and 9 of the Guide for instructions. You can also use this to select random Strings: simply pop in any number in the range of 1 to 250.

ARCHIVES

Notice: Suzanne McNeill’s site is down temporarily

As some of you have found when following the links for the steps to CZT Suzanne McNeill’s tangle patterns (tag: suzannem), her site is down.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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TanglePatterns celebrates its 4th Anniversary today!

TanglePatterns 4th Anniversary

Today, tucked in between May Day and Cinco de Mayo celebrations, TanglePatterns.com celebrates four wonderful years of sharing Zentangle® learning, creativity, fun and inspiration with you.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure. And wishing you a very Happy Easter!

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TanglePatterns.com STRINGS GUIDE, Volume 2 (Strings 051-100) now available!

TanglePatterns STRINGS GUIDE, Volume 2 (051-100)

The new 24-page PDF eBook describes the importance of Strings in Zentangle® and compiles 50 more strings (051-100) from the site’s resource into a convenient printable reference. Volume 2 also contains blank String Organizers for you to collect and organize more strings. Visit the STORE > EBOOKS page and scroll down to Item #6 to get your copy today. Remember, your purchase helps support the ongoing development of TanglePatterns.com and is most appreciated!

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New Renaissance Tan Zendala Sets available to pre-order from TanglePatterns

Zentangle Renaissance Zendala Set

I’m delighted to announce that new Renaissance Tan Zendala Sets are now available to pre-order from TanglePatterns. Zentangle has made these available only through CZTs for a while, so place your order today to get yours soon!

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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New Zentangle® tile sampler pack now available

Mixed Zentangle Tile Pack

You asked for it, and now you’ve got it! Zentangle HQ has just released a brand new mixed sampler pack of Zentangle® tiles containing 7 each of the classic 3.5″ white, black and tan tiles. And they’re available now from TanglePatterns.com.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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Zentangle® Spring Birdies

Zentangle Birdies

A new video from CZT Suzanne McNeill – “Another great way to incorporate tangles into your crafts. Wooden bird forms with wire legs become cute little table accessories or the perfect gift item.”

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure. And a little “Tangled Love”.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure. And Happy Australia Day to all our friends down under …

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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TanglePatterns.com TANGLE GUIDE, 2014 Edition is here!

TanglePatterns TANGLE GUIDE 2014

I’m so pleased and excited to announce that the 2014 Edition of my “TanglePatterns.com TANGLE GUIDE, 2014 Edition” is now available for instant download in the Store! The 2014 Edition is revised and updated and integrates all of the tangles on the site from May 2010 through December 31st, 2013.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah!

Wishing you and yours a bountiful Thanksgiving

Wishing you bountiful blessings and a very Happy Thanksgiving (and Hanukkah) celebration.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure. Also a reminder about placing your orders for Zentangle Christmas gifts soon, and some deadlines for your calendar.

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New! Tan Zentangle® “Renaissance” tiles now available

Tan Zentangle Tiles

Brand new from Zentangle® and available now from your local CZT and from TanglePatterns!

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TanglePatterns annual request for support and news about my 2014 TANGLE GUIDE

With my deepest thanks!

Greetings my friends, it’s the beginning of November and the time of year when I must make my annual personal request for general financial support for the sustainability of TanglePatterns.com.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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Maintenant disponible en français: TanglePatterns.com GUIDE du Zentangle® POUR DÉBUTANTS

TanglePatterns Guide du Zentangle Pour Debutants

Je suis heureux d’annoncer que mon “TanglePatterns.com BEGINNERS GUIDE to Zentangle®” est maintenant disponible dans votre langue. Partager l’amour de Zentangle dans le monde entier!

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Ya disponible en español: TanglePatterns.com GUÍA PARA PRINCIPIANTES de Zentangle®

TanglePatterns.com GUÍA PARA PRINCIPIANTES de Zentangle®

Tengo el placer de anunciar que mi “TanglePatterns.com BEGINNERS GUIDE to Zentangle®” ya está disponible en tu idioma. Compartiendo el amor Zentangle en todo el mundo!

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