Aline Bea | Surface Pattern Designer

Three people walk into a bar. One is a creative exploring new ways to connect with friends and clients. The second is an expat and dreamer with an insatiable desire to discover new places and more dreams than can be achieved in one lifetime. The third is a wife and amateur photographer who loves hiking, watching movies, and spending time in nature. Ok, there’s no punchline, they are all me. Hi, I'm Aline! My newsletter is the best place to be if you like free resources and are interested in connecting and getting to know me. Once a month, the three people that have walked into the bar join forces to create interesting content, packed with design, good recommendations and beautiful visuals, delivered to you in the comfort of your inbox.  You’ll find my designs on #happywall, #spoonflower #colab55 and #fy (links in bio) Would you like to talk about a special project or use one of my designs in your products? Send me a message! So, tell me, what would be your version of “three people walk into a bar”? _ The first paragraph of this introduction was inspired by Tara McMullin’s newsletter What Works, Standardize Me edition, from November 14, 2023–that I highly recommend. . [pt] Três pessoas entram em um bar. A primeira é uma pessoa criativa que se tem explorado formas alternativas de se conectar com amiges e clientes. A segunda é uma imigrante sonhadora, que sofre de um desejo insaciável de conhecer novos lugares e carrega consigo mais sonhos do que é possível realizar em uma vida. A terceira é esposa e fotógrafa amadora que gosta de fazer caminhadas, assistir filmes e relaxar na natureza. Ok, não há nenhuma conclusão nessa história, as três pessoas sou eu. Olá, eu sou a Aline!  Minha newsletter é o melhor lugar para estar se você gosta de freebies e tem interesse em se conectar comigo e me conhecer melhor. Uma vez por mês, as três pessoas que entraram no bar unem forças para criar um conteúdo interessante, repleto de boas recomendações e imagens bonitas, para ser entregue na sua caixa... (continua nos comentários)

This pattern is called Open Window, and much like light changing through the seasons, the colorways allow it to drift into completely different worlds. The lighter versions feel especially at home in nurseries, children’s rooms, and softer upholstery projects, while the darker palettes lean into a more timeless, layered kind of sophistication. Another design from my archive, brought to light for Prompt 5 of Blender Bonanza: trellis/lattice. And as usual, it motivated me to create an entire collection of connected pieces. Soft trellises, rhythmic lines, gentle geometry… but we’ll talk more about The Soft Room collection later. (I did manage to tuck a little sneak peek at the end of the carousel, though 🥰 .) The challenge, hosted by @powersellersacademy and @erin__kendal , has honestly been doing exactly what I hoped it would: helping me bring designs out of hiding and finally giving them a proper place in the world. At this point, though, I’ve accepted I probably won’t finish the full challenge. But I still have one more prompt I want to share before I disappear back into the studio for a bit. Stay tuned. ✨ ✨ Open Window and The Soft Room collection are available for licensing. If you'd like to license these designs for your products (or create something tailored to your brand), feel free to reach out or send me a message with any questions. ✨ Shop this design on products (I'm working on uploading all the colors and sizes, bear with me) 🔸 Fabric, wallpaper & home textiles on Spoonflower: spoonflower.com/collections/1491675 🔸 Wallpaper on Happywall — ID: 146920 🔸 Recolors and resizes are always available free of charge through the link in bio. _ #blenderbonanza26 #alinebeadesigns #interiordesign #upholsteryfabric #accentwall

Another one that had been quietly sitting in my archive. Almost there, just needing a few tweaks and some color exploration to come to life for Prompt 3 of Blender Bonanza (quilt blocks), hosted by @powersellersacademy and @erin__kendal There’s something about it that feels instantly cozy and homey, no matter where it lands. I picture it in kitchens with morning light, in children’s rooms shaped by calm routines, or layered into interiors that lean toward warmth, simplicity, and everyday comfort. Depending on the colorway, it moves easily across styles - from contemporary farmhouse to softer boho and mid-century interiors. It's easy to live with, easy to combine, and just as at home on fabric as it is on walls. ✨ Available in my shops in several colors and sizes. ✨ Custom colors are always possible. Just send me a message if you have something specific in mind. ⭐ Quilt Block Flow is also available for licensing, and I can easily see it translating into baby clothing, stationery, or wrapping paper. Links in bio to: ▫️ Spoonflower | check the collection: spoonflower.com/en/collections/1486561 ▫️ Happywall design IDs | Yellow & Brown — 146112 | Green & Yellow — 146108 | Brown & Green — 146107 ▫️ Colab55 (BR) — coming soon _ #blenderbonanza26 #alinebeadesigns #nurserywallpaper #hometextiles #sewistofInstagram

This is getting out of hand. One pattern. Bedding, mugs, curtains, wallpaper, tote bags. It looks good on literally everything. Poor guy, it must be exhausting looking this good all the time.😎 This is the pattern I took out of my archive for prompt 2 of Blender Bonanza: Block Printing. The challenge is hosted by @powersellersacademy and @erin__kendal , and is creating a serious situation over here: every time I think I'm moving to the next prompt, I'm creating three more colorways instead. Swipe to see the chaos. 😅 ▫️ Shop it: spoonflower.com/en/collections/1484408 (several colors & sizes, more coming) ▫️ Brands: Reach out if you're looking for original designs that work. Let's collaborate. Quick shoutout to @creatsyofficial for making a pattern's life less exhausting with their awesome mockups. Curious about their tools? Affiliate link in bio. ❤️ _ #blenderbonanza26 #geometricpattern #alinebeadesigns #fabriclovers #artlicensing

Herb green florals - a delicate micro - floral print with a soft, vintage - inspired charm reminiscent of old countryside textiles and an heirloom feel. There’s truly something about this pattern - it brings a feeling you recognize instantly, even if you can’t quite name it.

Last year I missed the Blender Bonanza Challenge while preparing for Milan Design Week. I really wanted to join this year, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized: I don’t need more designs right now. I need to put the ones I already have out into the world. 😅 What I often lack is the time to finish the process: uploading to platforms, writing metadata, sharing the work. Creating always comes first, and many designs end up quietly waiting on my computer… or published, but never shared here. So I’m joining in my own way. I’ll be using @erin__kendal 's prompts to bring some of those hidden designs into the light. Pieces I’ve made, loved, and somehow never shown. And finally taking the time to make them available on Happywall and/or Spoonflower. For the first prompt, stripes, it was surprisingly hard to choose. Turns out I’ve been keeping quite a few to myself. So here’s one to start — with more to come over the next few weeks. Think of it as opening the archive a little. ✨ This wallpaper is now available on Happywall in several colorways. Custom colors are always possible, just send me a message. Swipe to see how it builds a soft, cozy atmosphere. Happywall design IDs: 136908 (Gray & Blue) 136957 (Brown & Green) 138226 (White & Beige) 140489 (Brown & Sand) 141655 (Green & Black) 143134 (Pink & Green) Mountains & Valleys is also available for licensing - feel free to reach out.💫 _ #blenderbonanza26 #stripeswallpaper #interiordesigninspo #alinebeadesigns

It’s always so exciting to see my designs come to life in Not Perfect Linen pieces. This year, they invited me to create two new prints for their summer collection. And more than showing you the designs in action, this time I wanted to offer something different: a glimpse of what happens before the paint reaches the paper - the conversations that travel across thousands of miles, in the space between an idea and its making. NPL always arrives with a clear vision for each collection - base colors already imagined, balance considered, the full picture in place. For Summer 2026, they envisioned two florals, distinct from each other and from past designs, yet seamlessly woven into their world of linen, solids, and plaids. My role as a designer begins right there: transforming their already-formed concept into reality. Translating someone else's vision with integrity requires a different kind of listening - understanding the why behind each choice, respecting the larger context I can't fully see, and making decisions in service of their brand, not my own. (Swipe to see some of the flower shapes I explored in order to find the ones that would fit.) The blog post walks through these hidden steps that shape everything. I'd love for you to visit and see how this partnership works — and perhaps feel a little closer to the garments you wear every day. [Link in bio] Thank you for sharing your experience with these pieces. Seeing the love they receive from you completes the circle of intentional making and living. ❤️ All photos are courtesy of @notperfectlinen ❤️ - #fashionprints #slowfashion #linenlovers #designcollab #slowliving

The Spoonflower Craft Maximalism challenge nudged me back into old sketchbook pages and opened the door to exploring layered motifs, playful marks, and a slightly craft-led approach. This floral is busier than what I usually gravitate toward, but I’ve grown especially fond of the neutral green and beige colorway. It feels grounded, and I think it translates beautifully across maximalist craft and sewing projects. The two complementary designs help balance that energy, acting as versatile blenders for mixing and matching across home textiles and decor. Swipe to see the colorways. I’m still in the process of uploading them all, but the following collections are already organized by color and available under Designed Collections in my @spoonflower shop. Link in bio. ✨ Lilac 🔸spoonflower.com/en/collections/1443314 Green 🔸spoonflower.com/en/collections/1443436 Black 🔸spoonflower.com/en/collections/1444501 Patchwork Garden is also available for licensing. 💫 _ Mockups by @creatsyofficial - affiliate link in bio. Tks! ❤️ _ #sewingaddict #spoonflowermakers #floralfabrics #hometextile #floralprints

Stripes set the rhythm. They hold the space. They don’t rush. And yes — I’ve been a little obsessed with stripes lately, so bear with me 😅 This classic stripe, refined with rococo-inspired scrolls, quietly echoes the language of royal palaces and historic interiors. It was created to support Your Majesty The Cat collection, but it stands beautifully on its own too — no cats or queens involved. It feels right in interiors that value structure with a decorative touch: grandmillennial, Parisian, coquette, traditional, and classic spaces. Swipe to see how color and scale completely change the atmosphere. Sometimes a stripe is all a room really needs. Available as wallpaper at @happywall_com , in several sizes and colorways (custom colors are always welcome — just send me a message). Manufactured in Europe, with a 100% happiness guarantee. Link to my Happywall shop is in bio. Search by code: 127112 (Blue) | 122206 (Yellow) | 122203 (Pink) | 122049 (B&W) | 122199 (Brown) _ #happywall #interiordesigninspo #wallpaperdecor #traditionalinteriors #parisiandecor

If you could slip a small wish into an envelope and send it forward in time, what would you write? This floral design is part of Letters to Tomorrow — a pattern collection inspired by postcards, handwritten notes, and the quiet hope carried by snail mail. As a pattern, I like to imagine these floral wishes woven into everyday objects and familiar spaces, living softly as notebook covers, cozy cushions, travel bags, home textiles, and meaningful wrapping paper. Like a letter that is revisited over and over: familiar, a little vintage, meant to last. May our wishes come true in 2026. Happy New Year! 🥂🎉💫 ✨ Wishes in the Air is available for licensing. > Spoonflower IDs: 20461725 (m), 20461232 (l), 20461756 (s) > Link to shops in bio. More colorways will be added soon. _ Mockups by @creatsyofficial - afilliate link in bio. Tks! ❤️ _ #alinebeadesigns #timelessflorals #patterndesign #floraldesign #licensingartist

Yay! I just delivered the Calendar 2026 at one of the cutest art stores of Porto! @olabreiner has an amazing selection of arts and products made by local artists and I couldn't be happier to be among them. If you happen to be in Porto or are planning to, we warmly invite you to stop by. Or check their online shop to level up your gift giving season. 🎁😃 #portugueseshop #portogifts #porto #artshop #alinebeadesigns #calendar2026 #portugueseart #originalgifts #artlovers #illustrationartists #portugal #calendar #christmasgift

Kingdoms also need their own royal stamps 🐾 The most minimal print in Your Majesty the Cat feels timeless and ornamental at first glance, rewarding a closer look with feline charm — a little wink for those who love details. It’s the sort of pattern that slips easily into both interiors and accessories: a lining that surprises inside a bag or tailored coat, pillows that reveal their secret only when held up close, or stationery that carries a hint of playfulness beneath its formality. For me, the joy of this design is that it speaks to cat lovers who don’t want to shout their devotion, but rather weave it in with subtlety and grace. The Royal Stamp is available in several colorways and scales on @spoonflower , as fabric by the yard, wallpaper, and home decor. And it blends like magic with the other patterns in the collection. ✨ Spoonflower design id: 19747864 (S) | 19747863 (M) ▫️ Meet the Queen and her Kingdom on the blog (link in bio) ▫️ Licensing inquiries welcome — Her Majesty awaits 👑 _ Mockups by @creatsyofficial . Affiliate link in bio. 🫶 _ #alinebeadesigns #sewersgonnasew #sewersofinstagram #spoonflowermakers #spoonflowerartist #catmom #catlovers #fabriccollection #fabricdesign #textiledesign #upholstery #sewingaddict #sewcute #fashionsewing #catroom #catcafe #cathotel #felinefriends #stationerydesign #licensingartist #licensingdesigns #narrativedriven #surfacepatterndesign #cozyinteriors #hometextiles #bedding #softfurnishings #interiorswithsoul