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RANDOM SELECTOR

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How to draw HOPSCOTCH

October 9th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Hopscotch. 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 Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle® pattern: Hopscotch.

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Tangling as a blessing

October 8th, 2010
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I feel privileged to receive emails and comments from my tanglepatterns subscribers. Often they write to share their personal experiences of how this site and the art form of Zentangle (and Tangle doodling) are helping them cope through some really tough circumstances. Recently Cindi Allen emailed the following …

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How to draw CARRÉS

October 8th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Carrés. 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 Geneviève Crabe’s Zentangle® pattern: Carrés.

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How to draw DEMI

October 7th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Demi. Image © the artist 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 Geneviève Crabe’s Zentangle® pattern: Demi.

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How to draw GEWURTZ

October 6th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Gewurtz. 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 Farmer’s Zentangle® pattern: Gewurtz.

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Zentangle Master Class Video – Part 2

October 4th, 2010
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Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle Master Class Video, Part 2, and my index to its content so you can find the patterns quickly.

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Zentangle Master Class Video – Part 1

October 4th, 2010
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Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle Master Class Video, Part 1, and my index to its content so you can find the patterns quickly.

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How to draw PINA

October 2nd, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Pina. 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 Carole Ohl’s Zentangle® pattern: Pina.

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Tanglepatterns subscriber milestone

September 30th, 2010
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As of today, TanglePatterns.com reaches the 1,000 subscriber mark!

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How to draw CONNECTOR

September 29th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Connector. 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 Jane Monk’s Zentangle® pattern: Connector.

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How to draw BETWEED

September 29th, 2010
Official Zentangle pattern: Betweed. 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.

A video from Zentangle originators Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts showing how to draw their latest Zentangle®-original tangle: Betweed.

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How to draw BOWTIES

September 25th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Bowties. 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 Lori Howe’s Zentangle® pattern: Bowties.

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How to draw HEPMEE

September 22nd, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Hepmee. 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 Carole Ohl’s Zentangle® pattern: Hepmee.

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How to draw FLUKES

September 18th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Flukes. 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 tangle: Flukes.

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How to draw LIGHTNING BOLT

September 15th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Lightning Bolt. 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 Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle® pattern: Lightning Bolt.

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How to draw WORMS

September 11th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Worms. 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 Carolyn’s Zentangle® pattern: Worms.

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How to draw BRONX CHEER and BRONX SPEAR

September 8th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Bronx Cheer. 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 tangle: Bronx Cheer. With video of its variation, Bronx Spear.

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How to draw NETTING

September 4th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Netting. 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: Netting.

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How to draw BEELIGHT

September 1st, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Beelight. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Beelight.

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How to draw INTERSECTION

August 28th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Intersection. 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 Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle® pattern: Intersection.

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How to draw SOOFLOWERS

August 25th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Sooflowers. 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 Livia Chua’s Zentangle® pattern: Sooflowers.

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How to draw ARROWHEADS

August 21st, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Arrowheads. 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 Farmer’s Zentangle® pattern: Arrowheads.

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The Zen of Zentangle

August 21st, 2010
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Learning about the Zen of Zentangle. Philosophy, wisdom, encouragement …

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Appeal for tag assistance

August 19th, 2010
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Announcing a project to tag tangles by type for the site.

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How to draw PUF

August 18th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Puf. 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 Carole Ohl’s Zentangle® pattern: Puf.

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How to draw CROSSROADS

August 14th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Crossroads. 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 Sandra Strait’s Zentangle® pattern: Crossroads.

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How to draw CHARD

August 11th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Chard. 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 Farmer’s Zentangle® pattern: Chard.

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How to draw KNITTING

August 7th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Knitting. 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 Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle® pattern: Knitting.

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How to draw BULB LANTERN

August 5th, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Bulb Lantern. 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 Livia Chua’s Zentangle® pattern: Bulb Lantern.

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How to draw VOXTER

August 3rd, 2010
Zentangle pattern: Voxter. Image © the artist 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 Carole Ohl’s Zentangle® pattern: Voxter.

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