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RANDOM SELECTOR

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How to draw SNOOKUMS

December 19th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Snookums. 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® BJ Thompson’s Zentangle® pattern: Snookums.

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Tangling on Fabric

December 17th, 2011
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CZT Suzanne McNeill tangles an apron and a quilt block and explains her experience with various pens and fabric weights.

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How to draw WIRLY BIRD

December 16th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Wirly Bird. 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 Cathy Clifford’s Zentangle® pattern: Wirly Bird.

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How to draw RETRO

December 14th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Retro. 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 Elena Hadzijaneva’s Zentangle® pattern: Retro.

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How to draw JALOUSIE

December 12th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Jalousie. 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 Stephanie Kukla’s Zentangle® pattern: Jalousie.

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Tangle Refresher 14

December 9th, 2011
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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Brief announcements

December 8th, 2011
Season's Greetings!

Just a quick note today to alert you to a couple of housekeeping items at TanglePatterns.

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How to draw RAGZ

December 7th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Ragz. 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® Christina Vandervlist’s Zentangle® pattern: Ragz.

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How to draw COCKLES ’N’ MUSSELS

December 5th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Cockles-n-Mussels. 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: Cockles ’n’ Mussels.

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Zen-sational Stitches for Quilting

December 3rd, 2011
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As announced earlier this week, CZT® Suzanne McNeill’s new “Zen-sational Stitches for Quilting” book is now available and in this video you can follow along with Suzanne as she demonstrates how to add Zentangle® inspired stitching to your quilts and appliques using templates and stitch patterns from the book.

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How to draw SCALLOPS

December 2nd, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Scallops. 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: Scallops.

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Two new Zentangle-inspired craft books now available

December 1st, 2011
Zen-sational Stitches for Quilting, on Amazon

CZT® Suzanne McNeill has released two new Zentangle-inspired crafting books just in time for the holidays …

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How to draw SNAYLZ TRAYL

November 30th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Snaylz Trayl. 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 Andrea Shuman’s Zentangle® pattern: Snaylz Trayl.

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How to draw SOCC

November 28th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Socc. 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® Erin Olson’s Zentangle® pattern: Socc.

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Give the gift of Zentangle this holiday season

November 26th, 2011
The Official Zentangle Kit

This weekend officially launches the holiday season in the U.S. and I thought I’d take this opportunity to remind you that there are some wonderful Zentangle-related items available for your gift-giving.

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Tangle Refresher 13

November 25th, 2011
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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Counting our blessings and giving thanks

November 23rd, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving Zentangle Zealots!

As those of us in the U.S. prepare to honor Thanksgiving tomorrow and celebrate our multitudes of blessings …

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How to draw GOLVEN

November 21st, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Golven. 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 Mariët Lustenhouwer’s Zentangle® pattern: Golven.

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How to draw FIFE

November 18th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Fife. 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® Molly Hollibaugh’s Zentangle® tangle: Fife.

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How to draw JOY

November 16th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Joy. 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® Joyce Block’s Zentangle® pattern: Joy.

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How to draw POPSICLES

November 14th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Popsicles. 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: Popsicles.

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Tangle Refresher 12

November 11th, 2011
Tangle Refresher!

Number 12 in our Tangle Refresher series highlighting five hidden tangle gems from the past.

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How to draw HUGGY BEAR

November 9th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Huggy Bear. 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 JJ LaBarbera’s Zentangle® pattern: Huggy Bear.

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How to draw BRIDGEN

November 7th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Bridgen. 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® Daved Levitan’s Zentangle® pattern: Bridgen.

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Please support TanglePatterns

November 6th, 2011

Greetings my friends, I am coming to you today with a personal request …

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How to draw STRATA

November 4th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Strata. 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® Jane Monk’s Zentangle® pattern: Strata.

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How to draw FLYING GEESE

November 2nd, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Flying Geese. 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: Flying Geese.

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How to draw DANCET

October 31st, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Dancet. 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: Dancet.

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Tangle Refresher 11

October 28th, 2011
Tangle Refresher!

The 11th installment in our Buried Treasure series – 5 more tangle pattern gems from a year ago for your tangling pleasure.

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How to draw CHAINGING and PUNZEL

October 26th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Chainging. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangles: Chainging and Punzel.

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