Welcome to Blooming Designs
Blooming Designs is a creative studio rooted in the Hampshire countryside, known for its distinctive blend of textile art, illustration, and hands-on workshops. Founded by artist and designer Alison Butler, it has grown into a vibrant hub where original design, community creativity, and a love of making come together.
​Meet Alison Butler - Founder of Blooming Designs
Alison Butler is the founder and creative force behind Blooming Designs. A talented textile designer, artist, and teacher.
Alison brings decades of experience, passion, and innovation to everything she creates. In addition to producing her own original artwork, she runs a vibrant programme of art workshops throughout the year and curates Art in the Barn, a much-loved, twice-yearly celebration of creativity held on her family’s farm.
Alison graduated from Loughborough University in 1990 with a degree in Printed Textiles, where she co-founded Blooming Designs alongside a fellow student.
Together, they built a thriving business designing and selling original textile prints to major high street fashion retailers across the UK and internationally. Their playful, expressive style was especially popular in the children’s wear market, where their work gained widespread recognition for its energy and charm.
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Her creative talents extend well beyond textiles. Alison has collaborated with various clients to produce striking large-scale backdrops for corporate events, exhibitions, and theatre productions—bringing a sense of scale, drama, and artistic flair to each commission.
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Today, Alison lives with her family on their picturesque family farm in the Meon Valley, where she continues to grow Blooming Designs as both a creative studio and a community hub for artistic exploration.