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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.

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TanglePatterns String 079

TanglePatterns String 079

This String is shared by tangler Jill Dobis 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!

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Tangle Refresher 64

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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How to draw MAK-RAH-MEE

Zentangle pattern: Mak-rah-mee. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing CZT® Michele Beauchamp’s Zentangle® pattern: Mak-rah-mee.

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How to draw BLIPS

Zentangle pattern: Blips. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Susie Achter’s Zentangle® pattern: Blips.

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STORIES: Zentangle provides relief from medication withdrawal and Parkinson’s Disease

Sunflower tranquility and hope

In this occasional series on TanglePatterns, readers describe in their own words how Zentangle® has changed their lives. Tangler Debbie S. describes how Zentangle has helped provide relief from medication withdrawal and Parkinson’s Disease and shares one of her daily ZIA’s with us.

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TanglePatterns String 078

TanglePatterns String 078

This String is shared by tangler Carolyn Koesters 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!

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How to draw BORBZ

Zentangle pattern: Borbz. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing CZT® Rita Nikolajeva’s Zentangle® pattern: Borbz.

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How to draw UP N DOWN

Zentangle pattern: Up n Down. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing CZT® Kathy Barringer’s Zentangle® pattern: Up n Down.

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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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How to draw AMOEBA

Zentangle pattern: Amoeba. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Linda Dawson’s Zentangle® pattern: Amoeba.

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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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TanglePatterns String 077

TanglePatterns String 077

This String is shared by tangler Barbara Finwall 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!

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Tangle Refresher 63

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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How to draw PANTHE

Zentangle pattern: Panthe. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Nancy Newlin’s Zentangle® pattern: Panthe.

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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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How to draw BUMPKENZ

Zentangle pattern: Bumpkenz. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Beth Snoderly’s Zentangle® pattern: Bumpkenz.

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TanglePatterns String 076

TanglePatterns String 076

This String is shared by CZT Pat Ferguson 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!

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How to draw SEMINOLE PATCHWORK

Zentangle pattern: Seminole Patchwork. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing CZT® Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle® pattern: Seminole Patchwork.

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How to draw UNDLING

Zentangle pattern: Undling. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Susie Achter’s Zentangle® pattern: Undling.

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Going Dotty – Exploring a Stippled Zentangle

Stippled Zentangle - Linda Farmer, CZT. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Exploring the technique of Stippling to create an interesting and unconventional Zentangle “one dot at a time”.

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Zentangle Stitches – by CZT Jane Monk available for pre-order

Zentangle Stitches Jane Monk

This new title will be of interest to all our tangling quilters and fabric artists as well as those of you interested in learning another relaxing Zentangle®-related skill. Australian CZT and award-winning quilter Jane Monk’s first book is now available for pre-order.

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TanglePatterns String 075

TanglePatterns String 075

This String is shared by Zentangle co-founder Maria Thomas 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!

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Tangle Refresher 62

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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How to draw CREZN’T

Zentangle pattern: Crezn't. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing CZT® Margaret Bremner’s Zentangle® pattern: Crezn’t.

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How to draw POZER

Zentangle pattern: Pozer. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Beth Snoderly’s Zentangle® pattern: Pozer.

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TanglePatterns String 074

TanglePatterns String 074

This String is shared by tangler Melodie Hampshire 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!

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How to draw ONA

Zentangle pattern: Ona. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing José Meeusen’s Zentangle® pattern: Ona.

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How to draw CRUZE

Zentangle pattern: Cruze. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing CZT® Caren Mlot’s Zentangle® pattern: Cruze.

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How to draw C-BUN

Zentangle pattern: C-bun. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing CZT® Esther Piszczek’s Zentangle® pattern: C-Bun.

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